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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.
Ælfgifu of Northampton (Old English pronunciation: [ˈæɫvˌjivu]; Old Norse: Álfífa IPA: [ˈɑːlvˌiːvɑ], 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.
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.
Apr 28, 2023 · 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. To seal their loyalty, Forkbeard married Canute to Ælfgifu, and they had two sons: Sweyn Knutsson and Harold Harefoot.
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Jul 10, 2021 · Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for Ælfgifu (Northampton) of Northampton born abt. 0990 Northampton, Northamptonshire, England died 1040 including ancestors + children + 3 genealogist comments + questions + more in the free family tree community.
Ælfgifu of Northampton (c. 990 – after 1036) 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.
