King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Artist: Trelleek
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King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030. He is shown on the famous occasion when he demonstrated to flattering courtiers that God alone can command the tides. From Peeps into the Past, published c1900.
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Creator
- Trelleek, attributed to: (British?): Artist, lithographer
Subject
- King Canute: Danish: King of England, Denmark and Norway
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3968x4408
File Size : 51,243kb
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- 213531
- 0600000030
- 1-632-406
- 1632406
- 213531
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