Harold I

American

noun

Harefoot, died 1040, king of England 1035–40 (son of Canute).

Harold I British

/ ˈhærəld /

noun

surname Harefoot. died 1040, king of England (1037–40); son of Canute

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The coins date between 1036 and 1044 during the reigns of Harold I, Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

“When you see Harold, I think he played 22 years and you end up with a pile of numbers that grow and grow,” he said.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2018

"Yes, Harold," I said, suddenly ashamed of my self-centredness and stupidity.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2015

Added Harold: "I have no doubts about Mr. Young's ability as a stock manipulator, but running a railroad is quite another thing."

From Time Magazine Archive

Finally, his father said, "Mister Bromios, Harold, I believe you both know my son Tristran?"

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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