Sweyn II of Denmark
Sweyn II "Estridsson" (
1020-
1074) was
King of Denmark 1047-74. Was the son of
Sweyn I "Forkbeard"s daughter Estrid. Fought Harald Hardarada I a long war until 1064 when Harald relinquished his claims to
Denmark. After that Sweyn begun to buld a strong foundation for royal power through cooperation with the church. He completed the final partition of Denmark in to dioceses.