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Knute's Role in Conrad's Election as Holy Roman Emperor
Knute is initially not in favor of Conrad as the Holy Roman Emperor, and Conrad's deal with Knute really is to bring Knute on side. The other thing to mention here is that we have hints in the sources of Knute having a role to play in Conrad's election as Holy Roman Emperor as well. And so what Conrad does not need is a Danish problem on the one side and a Polish one on the other. He sort of makes sure that in return for Knute's support for his becoming the HolyRoman Emperor, he then keeps Knute appeased.