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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 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. [1] 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.
Harold I (c.1016–40), king of England (c.1035–40), known as ‘Harefoot’, was a son of Cnut, by Ælfgifu of Northampton, his first wife. In 1035, on Cnut's death, he claimed the throne of England in opposition to his half-brother Harthacnut , whose mother was Emma , Cnut's second wife.
Oct 27, 2016 · Harald I Harefoot. Harald I Harefoot was born around 1012 to King Canute and his mother was either Canute’s mistress or his first wife Elgifu of Northampton, the records are unclear. Harald acquired the name Harefoot for his speed and his exceptional skill in hunting.
Jun 28, 2017 · During the absence of Hardicanute in Denmark, his other kingdom, Harold Harefoot became effective sole ruler in 1037. On his death in 1040, the kingdom of England fell to Hardicanute alone. Harold Harefoot's position in the genealogical roll of the Kings of England © The British Library Board, Royal 14 B. VI membrane
Known as Harold Harefoot, Harold I reigned as king of England from 1035 to 1040. He was a son of the Danish king Canute , who ruled Denmark and Norway as well as England. When Canute died in 1035, his rightful heir, Harold’s half brother, Hardecanute, was in Denmark.
Harold's nickname "Harefoot" is first recorded as "Harefoh" or "Harefah" in the twelfth century in the history of Ely Abbey, and according to some late medieval chroniclers it meant that he was "fleet of foot".
