EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

Edmund Ironside vs Cnut – Two Kings, One Fragile England

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode unpacks the year 1016 when Edmund Ironside and the Danish king Cnut alternated control over England. We examine how a handful of battles and an uneasy treaty reflected the precarious nature of early medieval kingship and why Edmund’s sudden death sealed Cnut’s ascent to power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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