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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.

   • Reign: 12 November 1035 – 17 March 1040
   • Mother: Ælfgifu of Northampton

   • Father: Cnut the Great
   • Successor: Harthacnut

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   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 lose the ...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · 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.

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6. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › Harold_HarefootHarold Harefoot - New World Encyclopedia

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   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 ...

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   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.

   • Born: c. 1015
   • Predecessor: Canute the Great

   • Reign: 12 November 1035 – 17 March 1040
   • Successor: Harthacanute

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   When did Harold Harefoot die?

   • 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

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   Who is Harold Harefoot?

   • The Knýtlinga saga (13th century) considers Harold Harefoot to be the oldest son of Cnut and Emma of Normandy, though its author frequently misrepresents family relationships. Harthacnut and Gunhilda of Denmark are regarded in the text as his younger siblings.

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   Why did Harefoot get the name harefoot?

   • Harald acquired the name Harefoot for his speed and his exceptional skill in hunting. Harald would only rule England for five years until his untimely death at twenty-four. Upon Canute’s death he wished to divide his kingdom amongst his three sons; Norway to Sweyn, England to Hardicanute and Denmark to Harald.

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   How did Harefoot and Harthacanute become kings?

   • 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. During the absence of Hardicanute in Denmark, his other kingdom, Harold Harefoot became effective sole ruler in 1037.

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   Jun 28, 2017 · Harold Harefoot was the son of Canute and his first wife, Elfgifu. He ruled England with his brother Harthacanute until 1037, when he became the sole king until his death in 1040.

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    Oct 27, 2016 · Harald I Harefoot was the son of King Canute and ruled England for five years until his death in 1040. Learn about his succession, reign, and legacy from various sources, including the Prose Brut Chronicle and the Knylinga Saga.