Succession1047
Succeeds as King of Norway. Succeeds as King of Denmark
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Historical person
Harold III the Ruthless Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Harold III the Ruthless, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Denmark.
4 records1047–10664 events2 places
Chronological biography
1047
Unification1047
Magnus I dies after jointly ruling Norway, Harold now rules over all of Norway
1050
Oslo1050
Founds the city of Oslo
1066
Battle of Stamford Bridge1066
Killed in battle defending his brother Harold II of England
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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