Saint Knud, also known as Canute, Canute IV, Canutus, Cnut, Knud IV, Knut, or Knute, was an illegitimate son of King Sweyn Estrithson of Denmark. Born around the year 1043, he was the nephew of King Knud of England. Knud's life took a significant turn when he became the King of Denmark, assuming the throne as Knud IV around the year 1080. As king, Knud spread the gospel throughout his...