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{'id':670,'gmid':227, 'date':' 1027','title':'Canute in Rome','dets':'Canute attended the coronation of Emperor Conrad II in Rome. This proved his position as the head of a major power. <a href="hstt41.htm#J670">(more)</a>' },
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{'id':959,'gmid':345, 'date':'Nov 12 1035','title':'Canute dies','dets':'King Canute died at Shaftesbury leaving the rule of the country in dispute between Harthacnut (the son of Emma) and Harold Harefoot (the son of Aelfgifu). The Earls of Northumbria and Mercia... <a href="hstt41.htm#J959">(more)</a>' },
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