Barely got this one in before the end of St. Patrick’s day.
On this day, March 17th, in medieval history:
- 460 (?) – Presumed death of St. Patrick.
- 1040 – Harold Harefoot dies. Harold was the son of Canute the Great and King of England from 1035 – 1040.
- 1473 – Birth of King James IV of Scotland
I though Alfred was the only English king to be dubbed “the great”. Is he simply one of the few?
That’s true. Alfred was the only “English” king to be called The Great. Canute was a Dane, and thus is not considered an English king.
Oh ok, that explains a lot. Thanks!
You’re welcome, Zach.