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11 min read. King Harold I, otherwise known as Harold Harefoot served as King of England for a short few years, filling in the gap left between his famous father, King Cnut and his younger brother destined to become king, Harthacnut. When Harold secured the throne for himself in 1035, he spent much of his time in power ensuring that he did not ...
Apr 26, 2022 · Harold Harefoot, or Harold I, (c. 1015–17 March 1040) was King of England from 1035 to 1040. His cognomen "Harefoot" referred to his speed, and the skill of his huntsmanship. [1] He was the son of Cnut the Great, king of England, Denmark, and Norway by Ælfgifu of Northampton. Though there was some scepticism he was really Cnut's son, [2 ...
Harold had been born around 1012. He was said to have acquired the name Harefoot for his speed, and the skill of his huntsmanship. Canute had intended to divide his dominions between his three sons. He left Norway to his eldest son, Sweyn, and Denmark to Harold. On Canute's death, Harold promptly took possession of his father's treasure and ...
Harefoot Family History Harefoot Name Meaning English: from Middle English bare-fot ‘with bare feet, barefooted’ (Old English bær ‘bare, naked’ + fōt ), a nickname for someone who was in the habit of going about his business unshod, or used to signify friars, pilgrims, and those doing penance.
Harold Harefoot. King of the English (1037Ð40), illegitimate son of King Canute and ®lfgifu of Northampton. On his fatherÕs death (1035) he disputed the succession of his half brother Harthacanute to the English throne. A compromise was reached (1036) by which Harold would be regent while Harthacanute would remain in Denmark, but in...
Emma gained power and responsibility as the years went on and had a son named Harthacnut, who became her favorite child. Although Cnut was 10 years younger than Emma, he died in 1035 and once again the succession to the throne of England was thrown into chaos. Cnut had children by a mistress and his son Harold Harefoot claimed the throne.
Mar 17, 2019 · The first king of England to be named Harold (there would be a second Harold, whose reign was even more brief but who is far more famous) died on March 17, 1040 at the age of about 25. His by-name, which has stayed with him to this day, was Harold Harefoot. Harold was the son of the Danish King Cnut and his English concubine Ælfgyfu of ...
