Harthacanute
Britishnoun
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The succession was evidently not settled without some negotiations, for Harthacanute must have waited two months or more before he left Flanders.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Laurence Marcellus Larson
It was this difficulty that prevented Harthacanute from appearing promptly in England in the winter of 1035-1036, when Harold Harefoot was planning to seize the throne.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Laurence Marcellus Larson
It was neither listless choice nor lack of kinglike interest that had detained Harthacanute in Denmark; it was the danger that threatened from Norway.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Laurence Marcellus Larson
Harthacanute was advised to submit; he knelt before his father and obtained forgiveness, as the King realised that no responsibility could lodge with a witless boy.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Laurence Marcellus Larson
When the reign closed, Harthacanute was governing Denmark; Sweyn assisted by his mother Elgiva had charge of Norway, though at that moment the Norwegian rebels were in actual control.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Laurence Marcellus Larson
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