Canute Guild (Estonian: Kanuti gild; French: Guilde de Sainte-Canut) was a guild in Tallinn, Estonia. The guild was named after St Knud Lavard (1096−1131), son of Eric I of Denmark, Duke of Schleswig[1]

Canute Guild
House of Guilde de Saint-Canut
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General information
AddressPikk 20, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Town or cityTallinn
CountryEstonia
Coordinates59°26′19″N 24°44′46″E / 59.438526°N 24.74612°E / 59.438526; 24.74612
Opened1326; 698 years ago (1326)
Closed1920; 104 years ago (1920)

The guild was established probably in 13th century; it was mentioned first in 1326. At the beginning, the guild was composed of artisans and merchants. After the creation of the Great Guild (circa 14th century), the merchants relocated thence.[1]

Most of the guild's members were Germans. For Estonians, becoming a member was restricted, especially between 1508 and 1698.[1]

The guild closed in 1920, after around six centuries of service.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Tallinna entsüklopeedia [Encyclopedia of Tallinn]. Volume I (A-M) (in Estonian). Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastuse AS. 2004. p. 186.