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Harthacanute

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/ ˈhɑːθəkəˌnjuːt /

noun

  1. ?1019–42, king of Denmark (1035–42) and of England (1040–42); son of Canute

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Here the party was joined by Queen Emma and the five-year-old princeling Harthacanute accompanied by a strong force of housecarles.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

There can be little doubt that Canute intended to make Harthacanute the heir to all his realms.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

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 Larson, Laurence Marcellus

The overlordship of Harthacanute may have been recognised, but the administration was divided.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

"Next he led his son Harthacanute to his own high-seat and gave him the kings-name with the government of the Danish realms."

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

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