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Ælfgifu of Northampton (c. 990 – after 1036) was the first wife of Cnut the Great, King of England and Denmark, and mother of Harold Harefoot, King of England. She was regent of Norway from 1030 to 1035.
Apr 26, 2022 · Ælfgifu of Northampton (c. 990 – after 1040) was the first wife of King Cnut of England and Denmark, and mother of King Harold I of England (1035–40). She served as Queen regent of Norway from 1030 to 1035. 1 Biography.
- England
- circa 996
- "Aelfgifu of Northampton", "Elgiva"
- England, UK
Apr 28, 2023 · Just like most of the characters in Vikings: Valhalla, King Canute's first wife, Ælfgifu, is based on a real person, and her story was changed to fit the series.Ælfgifu of Northampton was born into a noble family based in the Midlands (Mercia), who came under suspicion during the invasion of England by Forkbeard.
Jul 10, 2021 · Ælfgifu"Alfifa, Ælfhelmsdotter" of Northampton formerly Northampton. Born about 0990 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. Ancestors. Daughter of Ælfhelm Mercia and [mother unknown] [sibling (s) unknown] Wife of Knut (Svendsson) Sveynsson — married before 1015 in Mercia.
- Female
- Knut (Svendsson) Sveynsson
Nov 4, 2022 · Ælfgifu and Swein ruled Norway for four years. This period became known as ‘Alviva’s time’, and she gained a reputation as tyrannical ruler who taxed the population heavily, causing the Norwegians to rebel against her. Ælfgifu and Swein were driven out, with Swein dying soon after in Denmark.
Feb 24, 2023 · Ælfgifu of Northampton was a noblewoman and the first wife of Cnut the Great. She was the mother of Harold Harefoot and co-regent of Norway from 1030 to 1035. Ælfgifu was born into a family based in the Midlands and was the daughter of Ælfhelm, Ealdorman of York, who was killed in 1006. She married Cnut during his father's reign in England and gave birth to two sons. She also played a ...
