Succession
Succeeds as King of England, Elder son of King Sweyn "Forkbeard"
Role range: 1014-1016
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Harold I Biography and Timeline
Follow Harold I through 9 dated historical records for England.
Harold I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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1014–1040Years on this page
1014
1035
Coronation
Appointed Regent before, crowned in 1037
Role range: 1035-1040
Regency
Appointed Regent before, crowned in 1037
Role range: 1035-1040
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark. Claims the English throne due to possible invasion by Denmark
Role range: 1035-1040
1037
Election
Imposes his election as king on the witan, ruling council of England
Role range: 1035-1040
Exile of Harold I
Exiles Emma to Bruges, widow of Canute I
Role range: 1035-1040
Succession
Imposes his election as king on the witan, ruling council of England
Role range: 1035-1040
Succession
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
Role range: 1035-1040
1040
Death of Harold I
Death of Harold I, succeeded by Harthacanut, son of Canute I & Emma
Role range: 1035-1040
Records, sources and methodology
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