Harold II of Denmark

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Harold II of Denmark (c.994-1018) was king of Denmark from 1014 to 1018. He was the eldest son of Sweyn I of Denmark and Gunhilda. When his father was fighting Ethelred the Unready in England he was regent for his father. When his father died in 1014 he inherited Denmark while his brother, Canute inherited England. He died in 1018, and his brother inherited Denmark.

Preceded by:
Sweyn I
King of Denmark
1014–1018
Succeeded by:
Canute


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