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Canute the Great, 995 (circa)-1035, and the Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age

Note 108 — Chapter III

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The Hällestad Stone, raised in memory of Toki, Canute's gran-uncle, who fell in the battle of Fyris River:

Askell raised this monument in memory of Toki, Gorm's son his beloved lord.

He did not flee At Upsala. Henchmen have raised To their brother's memory On the firm-built hill This rock with runes. To Gorm's son Toki They walked nearest.

Wimmer, De danske Runemindesmærker, I., ii. 86, ff.

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