Harold Harefoot
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| Harold Harefoot | |
King of England
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| In office November 12, 1035 – March 17, 1040 | |
| Preceded by | Canute |
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| Succeeded by | Harthacanute |
| Died | March 17, 1040 Oxford, England |
Harold I (Harefoot) (c. 1015 - March 17, 1040), king of England (1035-1040), was the son of king Canute by his first wife, Ælgifu; and succeeded his father over the opposition of his half-brother, Harthacanute, the issue of Canute’s second marriage. Although agreeing to share the kingdom with Harthacanute, within 2 years Harold was effectively in control of all England. He died in 1040, sparing Harthacanute the trouble of an invasion.
Reference: “Anglo-Saxon Chronicle” trans. Anne Savage
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