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Harthacnut was the son of Cnut the Great and Emma of Normandy. He ruled Denmark from 1035 to 1042 and England from 1040 to 1042, when he died suddenly and was succeeded by Magnus and Edward the Confessor.
Harthacnut was a semi-legendary king of Denmark in the early 10th century, according to Norse and Saxon sources. He may have been the son of Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye, the brother of Gorm the Old, or the conqueror of Denmark by Northmen.
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Harthacnut was the son of King Cnut and Emma of Normandy, who inherited his father's kingdoms in Denmark and England in 1035. He faced many challenges, including rival claimants, military threats, and a harsh tax regime, and died in 1042 after a short reign.
Oct 27, 2016 · Hardicanute was the son of King Canute and Emma of Normandy and the last Scandinavian ruler of England. He succeeded his father in 1035, but faced rebellions, wars and a cruel reputation during his short reign of two years.
Hardecanute (born c. 1019—died June 8, 1042) was the king of Denmark from 1028 to 1042 and of England from 1040 to 1042. Son of King Canute and Emma, daughter of Richard I, duke of Normandy, Hardecanute was made co-king of Denmark by Canute about 1030.
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Harthacnut (c. 1019—1042) was the son of Cnut and Emma of Normandy. He became king of England in 1040 after his half-brother Harold died, but his reign was marked by high taxes and unpopularity.
Harthacnut was the son of Cnut and Emma of Normandy, and ruled England from 1040 to 1042. He was accused of desecrating his half-brother Harold Harefoot's grave and died suddenly at a wedding feast.
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