Sweyn the Crusader
Danish crusader
About Sweyn the Crusader
Lived 1050 – 1097 (aged 46–47). Sweyn the Crusader was a Danish crusader.
Sweyn the Crusader ; 1050 – 1097 at Philomelium (modern-day Akşehir, Turkey) was a Danish crusader.
Biography
Sweyn was born in Denmark, a son of King Sweyn II of Denmark, and husband of Florine of Burgundy. He is famous for his participation in the First Crusade, which he primarily spent fighting the Turks. On his way to Jerusalem in 1097, he and 1,500 other Danish knights were attacked by the Turks. The Danes lost the battle, and Sweyn the Crusader with his wife Florine of Burgundy was killed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sweyn the Crusader?
Danish crusader
When was Sweyn the Crusader born?
Sweyn the Crusader was born in 1050 in Denmark.
When did Sweyn the Crusader die?
Sweyn the Crusader died in 1097 in Akşehir.
What was Sweyn the Crusader's occupation?
Sweyn the Crusader was a crusader.
What nationality was Sweyn the Crusader?
Sweyn the Crusader was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sweyn the Crusader
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