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|SaintName=Saint Canute IV of Denmark | |SaintName=Saint Canute IV of Denmark | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
| | |FeastDay=July 10 (Denmark); January 19 (universal) | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Denmark | |SaintBirthPlace=Denmark | ||
|SaintDeathDate=1086-10-07 | |||
|SaintDeathDate= | |||
|DeathPlace=Odense, Island of Funen, Denmark | |DeathPlace=Odense, Island of Funen, Denmark | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates=55.395900, 10.388500 | |SaintDeathCoordinates=55.395900, 10.388500 | ||
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|NotableLabel1=Site of martyrdom and burial | |NotableLabel1=Site of martyrdom and burial | ||
|NotableCoordinates1=55.395300, 10.389400 | |NotableCoordinates1=55.395300, 10.389400 | ||
| | |AssociatedCountries=Denmark | ||
| | |AssociatedDioceses=[[Diocese of Odense]] | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|CanonizationDate=1101 | |CanonizationDate=1101 | ||
|Canonizer=Pope Paschal II | |Canonizer=Pope Paschal II | ||
|SaintMiracle1=Incorrupt body and healing spring at tomb | |SaintMiracle1=Incorrupt body and healing spring at tomb | ||
|SaintMiracle2=Curing of the blind and lame at translation | |SaintMiracle2=Curing of the blind and lame at translation | ||
|Profession=king | |Profession=king | ||
|Patronage=Denmark; Zealand | |Patronage=Denmark; Zealand | ||
|Attributes=crown; lance; royal robe | |Attributes=crown; lance; royal robe | ||
|PrimaryShrine=St. Canute's Cathedral, Odense, Denmark | |PrimaryShrine=St. Canute's Cathedral, Odense, Denmark | ||
|ReviewLevel=0 | |ReviewLevel=0 | ||
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'''Saint Canute IV of Denmark''' (Danish: '''Knud den Hellige'''; c. 1042 – 10 July 1086), also known as '''Canute the Holy''' or '''Saint Knud''', was King of Denmark from 1080 until his martyrdom in 1086 and the first Danish royal saint.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03740a.htm |title=St. Canute IV |publisher=New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia |access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref> According to the near-contemporary ''Passio Sancti Kanuti Regis'' and Roskilde Chronicle, Canute, illegitimate son of Sweyn II Estridsson, succeeded his brother Harald III and pursued vigorous Christianization policies, including tithing enforcement, church building, and support for Gregorian reform against simony and clerical marriage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=208 |title=St. Canute IV |publisher=Catholic Online |access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref> His heavy taxation to fund a fleet against England and harsh justice alienated nobles, leading to rebellion in 1086. Seeking sanctuary in St. Alban’s Church (wooden predecessor of Odense Cathedral), he was murdered with his brother Benedict and 17 companions by rebels led by his half-brother Olaf.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/religion/st-canute |title=St. Canute |publisher=Denmark.dk |access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref> | '''Saint Canute IV of Denmark''' (Danish: '''Knud den Hellige'''; c. 1042 – 10 July 1086), also known as '''Canute the Holy''' or '''Saint Knud''', was King of Denmark from 1080 until his martyrdom in 1086 and the first Danish royal saint.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03740a.htm |title=St. Canute IV |publisher=New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia |access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref> According to the near-contemporary ''Passio Sancti Kanuti Regis'' and Roskilde Chronicle, Canute, illegitimate son of Sweyn II Estridsson, succeeded his brother Harald III and pursued vigorous Christianization policies, including tithing enforcement, church building, and support for Gregorian reform against simony and clerical marriage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=208 |title=St. Canute IV |publisher=Catholic Online |access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref> His heavy taxation to fund a fleet against England and harsh justice alienated nobles, leading to rebellion in 1086. Seeking sanctuary in St. Alban’s Church (wooden predecessor of Odense Cathedral), he was murdered with his brother Benedict and 17 companions by rebels led by his half-brother Olaf.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/religion/st-canute |title=St. Canute |publisher=Denmark.dk |access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref> | ||