Harold Harefoot
| Noun | 1. | Harold Harefoot - illegitimate son of Canute who seized the throne of England in 1037 (died in 1040) |
| 单词 | harold harefoot | |||
| 释义 | Harold Harefoot
Harold HarefootHarold Harefoot,d. 1040, king of the English (1037–40), illegitimate son of Canute and Ælfgifu of Northampton. On his father's death (1035) he disputed the succession of his half-brother HarthacanuteHarthacanute, Hardicanute, or Hardecanute , d. 1042, king of Denmark (1035–42) and of the English (1040–42); son of Canute and Emma. On his father's death (1035) he succeeded to the throne of Denmark, where he was already the effective ruler. ..... Click the link for more information. to the English throne. A compromise was reached (1036) by which Harold would be regent while Harthacanute would remain in Denmark, but in 1037 Ælfgifu succeeded in having her son recognized as king. His brief reign was one of bloodshed and confusion, and he died as Harthacanute was preparing to invade England and claim his throne. Harold Harefoot
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