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- His cognomen "Harefoot" referred to his speed, and the skill of his huntsmanship. He was the son of Cnut the Great, King of England, Denmark, and Norway by Ælfgifu of Northampton. Though there was some scepticism that he was really Cnut's son, this was probably just propaganda by those who opposed his kingship.
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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".
Meanwhile he would earn himself the nickname, Harold Harefoot in reference to his speed and agility in hunting. His brother Harthacnut however, was being prepared for the ways of future kingship and spent much of his time in Denmark.
Oct 27, 2016 · 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.
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 ...
Quick Facts. Nick Name: Harefoot. Also Known As: Harold I. Died At Age: 25. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Ælfgifu. father: Cnut the Great. mother: Ælfgifu of Northampton. siblings: Harthacnut, Svein Knutsson. children: Ælfwine Haroldsson. Born Country: England. Emperors & Kings British Men. Died on: March 17, 1040. Recommended Lists: British People.
Byname: Harold Harefoot. Died: March 17, 1040, Oxford, England. Title / Office: king (1035-1040), England. Notable Family Members: father Canute I. Harold I (died March 17, 1040, Oxford, England) was the king of England from 1035 to 1040, and the son of Aelgifu and Canute, the Danish king of England from 1016 to 1035.
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".
