6 quotes by Canute (1035-1035),

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Canute

We will that every man above 12 years make oath that he will neither be a thief nor cognizant of theft

This is one of the earliest examples of attempting to reduce crime by altering community norms.

Canute

I want no money raised by injustice.

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we admonish that men keep Sunday's festival with all their might, and observe it from Saturday's noon to Monday's dawning; and no man be so bold that he either go to market or seek any court on that holy day

In effect this was one of the earliest civil Blue Laws.

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Know all inhabitants of earth, that vain and trivial is the power of kings nor is anyone worthy of the name of king save Him whose nod heaven and earth obey under laws eternal.

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Eschew all unrighteousness; that is, slaying of kinsmen, and murder, and perjury, and witchcraft and enchantment, and adultery, and incest

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Canute

Born: November 12, 1035
Died: November 12, 1035
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Cnut the Great, also known as Canute, was King of Denmark, England and Norway, often referred to together as the North Sea Empire during his rule.

CANUTE

(Cnut the Great)