Succession1014
Succeeds as King of England, Elder son of King Sweyn "Forkbeard"
Historical person
Harold I Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Harold I, based on 9 World History Database records associated with England.
9 records1014–10406 events2 places
Chronological biography
1014
1035
Coronation1035
Appointed Regent before, crowned in 1037
Regency1035
Appointed Regent before, crowned in 1037
Succession1035
Succeeds as King of Denmark. Claims the English throne due to possible invasion by Denmark
1037
Election1037
Imposes his election as king on the witan, ruling council of England
Exile of Harold I1037
Exiles Emma to Bruges, widow of Canute I
Succession1037
Imposes his election as king on the witan, ruling council of England
Succession1037
Succeeds as King of England, Hardicanute is absent in Denmark fighting the Norwegians. Canute had intended Hardicanute to succeed to both of the thrones of England & Denmark
1040
Death of Harold I17 March 1040
Death of Harold I, succeeded by Harthacanut, son of Canute I & Emma
Titles and roles
King · King · Regent
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.