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      • Harald Sigurdsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Sigurðarson; c. 1015 – 25 September 1066), also known as Harald III of Norway and given the epithet Hardrada in the sagas, was King of Norway from 1046 to 1066. He unsuccessfully claimed the Danish throne until 1064 and English throne in 1066.
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  1. Harald Sigurdsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Sigurðarson; c. 1015 – 25 September 1066), also known as Harald III of Norway and given the epithet Hardrada in the sagas, [2] was King of Norway from 1046 to 1066. He unsuccessfully claimed the Danish throne until 1064 and English throne in 1066.

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  3. Feb 21, 2022 · King Harald III Sigurdsson of Norway, better known as Harald Hardrada, traveled as far as Iraq and Sicily before becoming the last Viking king to attempt to seize the English throne in 1066.

  4. Harald Hardrada, also known as Harald Sigurdsson III, was the last great Viking king of Norway. He was born in 1015 in Ringerike, Norway, and led a life of adventure and conquest that would eventually lead him to attempt to seize the English throne in 1066.

  5. Aug 4, 2024 · Harald Sigurdsson (Old Norse Haraldr Sigurðarson) is popularly known as the last viking king. That’s not to say he wasn’t succeeded by his sons, but no one ever really followed in his footsteps.

  6. Jun 19, 2023 · Harald Hardrada, or Harald Sigurdsson III, is often referred to as ‘the last great Viking ruler’. His actions positioned him as the archetype of what a Viking king was. Or rather, what many thought a real Viking king should act and look like.

  7. Jul 27, 2024 · Quick Facts. Also Known As: Harald Sigurdsson, Harald III of Norway, Haraldr Sigurðarson. Died At Age: 51. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Elisiv of Kiev, Tora Torbergsdatter. father: Sigurd Syr. mother: Åsta Gudbrandsdatter. children: Ingegerd of Norway, Magnus II of Norway, Maria Haraldsdotter, Olaf III of Norway. Emperors & Kings Norwegian Men.

  8. Harald Hardrada ruled as King of Norway (Harold III) between 1046 and 1066. Known for his expansionist ambitions, Harald died trying to claim the throne of King of England.

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