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Harald III of Denmark
Harald Hen was King of Denmark from 1076 to 1080. Harald III was an illegitimate son of Danish king Sweyn II Estridsson, and contested the crown with some of his brothers. He was a peaceful ruler who initiated a number of reforms. Harald was married to his cousin Margareta Hasbjörnsdatter, but did not leave any heirs, and was succeeded by his brother Canute IV the Saint. Four of his half-brothers…
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politics · King of Denmark from 1076 to 1080 · monarch · also Harald III of Denmark, Harald Hen, Harald III Hén Svendsson, King of Denmark, Denmark
Born 1 January 1041 · Died 17 April 1080 · Q225212
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Died 1080-04-17.
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Career landmark: monarch of Denmark (1076–1080).
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Born 1041-01-01.
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