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Canute Lavard: Duke of Schleswig and Danish prince.
Born in Roskilde (died at age 34).
Biography
Saint Knud, also known as Canute Lavard was a Danish prince. Later he was the first Duke of Schleswig and the first border prince who was both a Danish and a German vassal, a position leading towards the historical double position of Southern Jutland. He was killed by his cousin Magnus the Strong, who saw him as a rival to the Danish throne. Canute Lavard was canonized in 1170.
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Canute Lavard was born on and passed away on at the age of 34.
Where was Canute Lavard born?
Canute Lavard was born in Roskilde.
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