Harthacanute
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| Harthacanute | |
King of England
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| In office 1040 – June 8, 1042 | |
| Preceded by | Canute |
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| Succeeded by | Edward the Confessor |
| Died | June 8, 1042 |
Harthacanute (c.1019-1042), king of England (1040-1042), was the son of king Canute by his second wife and the younger half-brother of Harold Harefoot whom he succeeded.
He is not well remembered. The "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" tells that he desecrated his brother's body, was an oath-breaker, set punitive taxes, and “let all of Worcestershire be harried” when two of his tax collectors were murdered. “…he never did a kingly thing while he ruled.” it complained. His sudden death, in mid-carouse, at a wedding feast brought his anointed successor, Edward the Confessor to the throne.
Reference: “Anglo-Saxon Chronicle” trans. Anne Savage
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