Search results
Harold I (died 17 March 1040), also known as Harold Harefoot, was regent of England from 1035 to 1037 and King of the English from 1037 to 1040.
- Cnut The Great
Cnut (/ k ə ˈ nj uː t /; Old Norse: Knútr Old Norse...
- Harthacnut
Harthacnut (Danish: Hardeknud; "Tough-knot"; c. 1018 – 8...
- Ælfwine Haroldsson
With Harold Harefoot's sudden death on 17 March 1040 Ælfwine...
- Cnut The Great
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.
People also ask
What are some facts about Harold Harefoot?
When did Harold Harefoot die?
Who is Harold Harefoot?
Why did Harold Harefoot get a nickname?
Harold Harefoot (c. 1015–March 17, 1040) was King of England from 1035 to 1040. His suffix, "Harefoot" was for his speed, and the skill of his huntsmanship. He was the son of Canute the Great, King of England, Denmark, Norway, and of some parts of the Kingdom of Sweden, through his first wife Aelfgifu of Northampton. Though there was some ...
Harold Harefoot, also Harold I, (c. 1015 – 17 March 1040) was King of England from 1035 to 1040. He was justthe son of Canute the Great, King of England, Denmark, Norway, and some of Sweden, by his wife Aelgifu of Northampton. There was skepticism about his being Canute's son.
Jun 28, 2017 · Harold Harefoot (r. 1035-1040) Harold Harefoot was the son of Canute and his first wife, Elfgifu. The brothers began by sharing the kingdom of England after their father's death - Harold Harefoot becoming king in Mercia and Northumbria, and Harthacanute king of Wessex.
Harold I (died 17 March 1040), also known as Harold Harefoot, was regent of England from 1035 to 1037 and King of the English from 1037 to 1040.
Harold Godwinson ( c. 1022 – 14 October 1066), also called Harold II, was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon English king. Harold reigned from 6 January 1066 [1] until his death at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066. It was the decisive battle of the Norman Conquest.