Harthacnut of England

Harthacnut of England

Born 1018
Parents Emma (Mother) Family
Cnut of England (Father) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Cnut the Great
  • Birth
    1018
    Born
  • Age c. 17
    1035
    Accession of Harold Harefoot
    Reigned 1035–1040
  • Age c. 17
    12 Nov 1035
    Father Cnut died
  • Age c. 22
    1040
    Accession of Harthacnut
    Reigned 1040–1042
  • Age c. 24
    1042
    Accession of Edward the Confessor
    Reigned 1042–1066
  • Age c. 34
    1052
    Mother Emma died
  • Age c. 48
    5 Jan 1066
    Accession of Harold II
  • Age c. 48
    25 Sep 1066
    Battle of Stamford Bridge
    Harold defeats the Norwegian invaders in Yorkshire.
  • Age c. 48
    14 Oct 1066
    Battle of Hastings
    William of Normandy defeats Harold in Sussex.
  • Age c. 48
    25 Dec 1066
    William the Conqueror crowned king
    Reigned 1066–1087
  • Age c. 68
    1086
    Domesday Book compiled
  • Age c. 69
    26 Sep 1087
    Accession of William II (Rufus)
    Reigned 1087–1100