Harald III of Denmark
Monarch
1040 – 1080
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Who was Harald III of Denmark?
Harald III Hen was King of Denmark from 1074 to 1080. Harald III was an illegitimate son of Danish king Sweyn II Estridsson, and contested the crown with some of his brothers. He was a peaceful ruler who initiated a number of reforms. Harald was married to his cousin Margareta Hasbjörnsdatter, but did not leave any heirs, and was succeeded by his brother Canute IV the Saint. Four of his half-brothers were in turn crowned Danish kings.
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- Born
- 1040
- Also known as
- 哈拉尔三世
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Margareta Hasbjörnsdatter
(1076 - 1080/04/17)
- Margareta Hasbjörnsdatter
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Died
- Apr 17, 1080
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on July 23, 2013
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