Talk:Battle of Ashingdon

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[edit] Chronology problem?

There are some problems with the chronology in this article, because the years do not seem to conincide with years in e.g. the Canute-article. According to the latter, not much is known of Canute's life prior to his crowning in 1016, while in this article it is stated that he is ruler of Britain from 1009. I have found no evidence of 1009 in Danish sources - all seem to agree on him starting his reign in 1016. Furthermore, in Knýtlinga saga (cited in this article) it is claimed that:

Knut, son of King Svein Forkbeard, was ten years old when his father died.

So he would hardly be able to command an army in 1009, when in fact his father is claimed to have died in 1014!

Hence, I would like to ask for evidences of Canute's ruling from 1009. Amjaabc 08:00, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

I see no evidence of anyone writing he was crowned 1009 in this article. Where did you see 1009 written?.....does not matter anyway, it is a widely known fact that Cnut does not come into history until Sevyns invasion of England; 1013. He was crowned the following year after his fathers death, was betrayed and went into exile, and returned in 1016 to reclaim the crown in the campaign featured.

On a different note; I am glad to see that this article has its own discussion section. I dont know who did in addition, but I suggested the newly-made article, and wrote most of the paragraphs; so Im proud....and up myself. 60.228.143.191 12:10, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

I withdraw – I cannot figure out, why I wrote about problems concerning 1009. I cannot seem to find this year either. Amjaabc 21:43, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

Your right in your inquiry, but their doesn't appear to be a problem. It is strange. 138.130.142.46 00:12, 29 November 2006 (UTC)