Æthelstan died in June 1014 and Æthelred in April 1016, leaving Edmund and Sweyn's son Cnut to dispute the throne. In October 1016 Cnut and Edmund agreed to divide England between them, but Edmund died a month later, leaving Cnut as undisputed king.
Æthelstan died in June 1014, and Æthelred in April 1016, leaving Edmund and Sweyn's son Cnut to contend for the throne. In October 1016, Cnut and Edmund agreed to divide England between them, but Edmund passed away a month later, making Cnut the sole king.