Knut derived from Old Norse knútr meaning "knot". Knut was a Danish prince who defeated Æðelræd II, king of England, in the early 11th century and became the ruler of Denmark, Norway and England.
Saintly namesake: Canute Lavard was a Danish prince and duke, venerated as a saint for his just rule and martyrdom in the 12th century. (January 7 · 12th century)
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