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Harthacnut succeeds to Denmark

Type Event Region Europe Time 1035

After Cnut the Great's death in 1035, his legitimate son Harthacnut inherited the Danish throne but could not go to England, leaving Harold Harefoot …

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  1. 1035Roskilde · ZealandAfter Cnut's death, the legitimate son Harthacnut was recognized as king by the Danish nobles. Son of Cnut and Queen Emma and the heir designated by will, he was at this time mainly focused on consolidating his rule in Denmark.
  2. 1035–1036Denmark · DenmarkMagnus I advanced from Norway to contest the Danish throne, forcing Harthacnut to remain in Northern Europe at war and unable to go to England in person. He acquiesced in, or failed to prevent, his half-brother Harold Harefoot becoming regent in England, planting the seeds of the brothers' later struggle for the throne.

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