Hardecanute
or Har·di·ca·nute
1019?–42, king of Denmark 1035–42, king of England 1040–42 (son of Canute).
- Also Har·tha·cnut [hahr-thuh-kuh-noot, -nyoot] /ˌhɑr ðə kəˈnut, -ˈnyut/ .
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How to use Hardecanute in a sentence
Harald's death in 1040 averted a conflict between the brothers, and placed Harthacnut quietly on the throne.
History of the English People, Volume I (of 8) | John Richard GreenIn 1040 Harold died, and Harthacnut came at last to England to claim the crown.
A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) | Samuel R. Gardiner.Eadward came, and in two years he was king of England, Harthacnut having died a wretched drunken death.
The Normans | Sarah Orne JewettHarthacnut then came over with a large army, and took possession of the land.
A History of England | Charles OmanHis popular election took place in June, immediately on the death of Harthacnut, and even before his burial.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI. | Edited by Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton
British Dictionary definitions for Hardecanute
/ (ˈhɑːdɪkəˌnjuːt) /
same as Harthacanute
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