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The Forgotten King of England | Harold Harefoot
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In the histories of English kings, Harold Harefoot stands as a shadowed figure, often overlooked by the legacies of his forebears and successors. His short reign is obscured by the grandeur of his father, Canute the Great, the might of his grandfather, Sweyn Forkbeard, and the enduring fame of the kings who followed, such as Edward the Confessor. Thus, Harold’s tale, entwined with both ambition and infamy, is seldom recounted in the sagas of old.
Yet, in the pages of Matthew Paris’ chronicle, The Life of King Edward the Confessor, Harold Harefoot emerges, not as a hero, but as a figure cloaked in tyranny. He is depicted as a ru...
published: 19 Aug 2024
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Harold Harefoot - English monarchs animated history documentary
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Harold I or Harold Harefoot was King of England from November 1035 to March 1040, for just over four years, or around 52 months.
He was the second son of the mighty King Canute who was King of England, Norway and Denmark and who we covered in our previous video.
We don’t know when King Harold was born exactly, but it could have been around 1015, around about the time his father Canute was crowned king of England.
So why was there opposition to his being king and also, why was he called Harold Harefoot?
Well, his father King Canute had two wives because later in his reign, he married Emma of Normandy - the younger sister of the Duke of Normandy and the wife of a previous king AEthel...
published: 02 May 2022
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Harold Harefoot
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published: 25 Jan 2024
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Harold Harefoot : King of England | Son of Cnut the Great | British History
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published: 23 Jul 2023
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Harold Harefoot / Harold the 1st the King who was the illegitimate son of Cnut?
Harold Harefoot whose name was given fir his speed and hunting skills.
With the help from his mother, they seized the English crown.
published: 24 Jul 2022
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Epochs Preview #70 - Harold Harefoot and Harthacnut
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published: 06 Sep 2022
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The Rise and Fall of The Last Anglo-Saxon King | King Harold | Real Royalty
Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. Far from being just the loser at the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a charismatic leader.
From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history.
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published: 17 Mar 2020
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A Brief History of King Harold I 1035-1040
A Brief outline of the life of King Harold I 1035-1040, in under 6 minutes.
For further in depth knowledge I highly recommend the brilliant book by Richard Huscroft.
https://amzn.to/3ITioGk
published: 10 Mar 2023
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1066: The Battle of Hastings and the Rise of William the Conqueror of England
In 1066, a pivotal moment in history unfolded on the shores of England.
William, the Duke of Normandy, had a claim to the English throne and he was ready to fight for it.
With a fleet of ships and an army of knights, he set sail across the English Channel.
On October 14th, the clash began at Hastings. Two armies faced off: the Normans and King Harold’s forces.
The battle raged fiercely, but the Normans had a secret weapon: their strategic tactics and archers.
With cunning tactics and determination, William turned the tide.
With Harold defeated, the path to the throne was clear.
William was crowned King of England, forever changing the course of history.
The Norman conquest reshaped England, leaving a legacy that echoes to this day
#1066 #england #william the conqueror #Historical Events #...
published: 16 Oct 2024
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Harold Harefoot
Harold I, also known as Harold Harefoot, was King of the English from 1035 to 1040. Harold's nickname "Harefoot" is first recorded as "Harefoh" or "Harefah" in the twelfth century in the history of Ely Abbey, and according to some late medieval chroniclers it meant that he was "fleet of foot".
published: 27 Feb 2022
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The Forgotten King of England | Harold Harefoot
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In the histories of English kings, Harold Harefoot stands as a shadowed figure, often overlooked by the legacies of his forebears and successors. His short reign is obscured by the grandeur of his father, Canute the Great, the might of his grandfather, Sweyn Forkbeard, and the enduring fame of the kings who followed, such as Edward the Confessor. Thus, Harold’s tale, entwined with both ambition and infamy, is seldom recounted in the sagas of old.
Yet, in the pages of Matthew Paris’ chronicle, The Life of King Edward the Confessor, Harold Harefoot emerges, not as a hero, but as a figure cloaked in tyranny. He is depicted as a ruthless usurper, murdering a rival to the throne. In those turbulent days of the 11th century, the fate of crowns in Northern Europe were forged by the sword rather than by birthright. Though a king’s eldest son might hold the strongest claim, he could easily be dethroned by a younger sibling or another contender altogether. Such was the tumultuous path that led Harold Harefoot to power, a path fraught with strife and controversy.
His name is blackened in the writings of his enemies, particularly in the Emmas econium, where he is branded a tyrant—a portrayal by those loyal to his stepmother, Emma of Normandy, who harbored her own ambitions for the throne. Even the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle dismisses his reign with cold disdain, stating, “He did nothing royal during his whole reign,” further tarnishing his already sullied legacy.
To some, Harold Harefoot was nothing more than a usurper,but the lords of England bent the knee to him, acknowledging his might if not his right. His reign was marked by a bitter struggle to erase the ancient lineage of Wessex, and by his rivalry with Harthacnut, his younger half-brother, who was the favored son of their father, Canute. This is the story of Harald Harefoot.
00:00 Introduction
01:59 World of Warships Legends
03:14 Ancestry & Viking Conquest of England
08:41 Early Life
14:49 Cnut's Death & Rise to Power
18:49 Reign & Death of Ælfred Æþeling
24:36 The King of England
27:43 Death & Legacy
Music:
Track : Myths and Legends (Collection)
Composer: Noonsol
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Play World of Warships Legends here https://wowsl.co/4dKjlPb and celebrate the game’s anniversary!
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In the histories of English kings, Harold Harefoot stands as a shadowed figure, often overlooked by the legacies of his forebears and successors. His short reign is obscured by the grandeur of his father, Canute the Great, the might of his grandfather, Sweyn Forkbeard, and the enduring fame of the kings who followed, such as Edward the Confessor. Thus, Harold’s tale, entwined with both ambition and infamy, is seldom recounted in the sagas of old.
Yet, in the pages of Matthew Paris’ chronicle, The Life of King Edward the Confessor, Harold Harefoot emerges, not as a hero, but as a figure cloaked in tyranny. He is depicted as a ruthless usurper, murdering a rival to the throne. In those turbulent days of the 11th century, the fate of crowns in Northern Europe were forged by the sword rather than by birthright. Though a king’s eldest son might hold the strongest claim, he could easily be dethroned by a younger sibling or another contender altogether. Such was the tumultuous path that led Harold Harefoot to power, a path fraught with strife and controversy.
His name is blackened in the writings of his enemies, particularly in the Emmas econium, where he is branded a tyrant—a portrayal by those loyal to his stepmother, Emma of Normandy, who harbored her own ambitions for the throne. Even the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle dismisses his reign with cold disdain, stating, “He did nothing royal during his whole reign,” further tarnishing his already sullied legacy.
To some, Harold Harefoot was nothing more than a usurper,but the lords of England bent the knee to him, acknowledging his might if not his right. His reign was marked by a bitter struggle to erase the ancient lineage of Wessex, and by his rivalry with Harthacnut, his younger half-brother, who was the favored son of their father, Canute. This is the story of Harald Harefoot.
00:00 Introduction
01:59 World of Warships Legends
03:14 Ancestry & Viking Conquest of England
08:41 Early Life
14:49 Cnut's Death & Rise to Power
18:49 Reign & Death of Ælfred Æþeling
24:36 The King of England
27:43 Death & Legacy
Music:
Track : Myths and Legends (Collection)
Composer: Noonsol
Watch:
• Medieval Fantasy Music Collection 1 |...
Song : Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer (No Copyright Music)
Video Link:
• [No Copyright Mus...
Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkK...
#history #historyvikings #medieval #vikingshistory #historyprofiles #vikingsvalhallaseason1 #vikingsvalhallaseason2 #vikingsvalhallaseason3 #vikingsvalhalla #harefoot #englishhistory #vikinghistory
- published: 19 Aug 2024
- views: 16254
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Harold Harefoot - English monarchs animated history documentary
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Harold I or Harold Harefoot was King of England from N...
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Harold I or Harold Harefoot was King of England from November 1035 to March 1040, for just over four years, or around 52 months.
He was the second son of the mighty King Canute who was King of England, Norway and Denmark and who we covered in our previous video.
We don’t know when King Harold was born exactly, but it could have been around 1015, around about the time his father Canute was crowned king of England.
So why was there opposition to his being king and also, why was he called Harold Harefoot?
Well, his father King Canute had two wives because later in his reign, he married Emma of Normandy - the younger sister of the Duke of Normandy and the wife of a previous king AEthelred the Unready.
We don’t know if Harold’s mother AElfgifu was his wife, or his mistress. It’s possible AElfgifu was his wife, but under pagan rites, whereas Emma was his wife under Christian law.
Nevertheless Canute’s union with AElfgifu produced two boys - Sweyn, who would rule as King of Norway and Harold.
Canute’s marriage to Queen Emma produced another son, Harthacanute, born about three years after Harold.
Because Emma was the Queen when Canute died, it was considered that Harthacanute - then around 17 - was the rightful heir to the English throne … not Harold.
When Canute died in 1035, it was expected that Harthacanute would be crowned king of Denmark and England.
So that’s why there was opposition to Harold being crowned.
Only Harthacanute, as King of Denmark was actually IN Denmark at the time.
He was unable to get to his own coronation because his Danish kingdom was being threatened with invasion, so he had to stay put.
While everyone was waiting for Harthacanute Harold, quick as a flash - or as quick as a hare - galloped down to the witan (a kind of Anglo-Saxon court of noblemen) to stake his claim, alongside his mother AElfgifu who was there to certify his legitimacy.
It appears that the Witan decided to install Harold as the King, though it’s possible he was just a regent who would rule on behalf of his brother until Harthacanute could show up.
Then as now, it’s a legal requirement for Kings and Queens of England to be crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
AEthelnoth, the Archbishop of Canterbury, agreed to crown him, but refused to use the official royal regalia.
This meant that for Harold, being crowned turned out to be a bit of an empty gesture. The new King took his frustrations out by rejecting Christianity and refusing to attend church services.
To add insult to injury many of the leading nobles in England refused to recognise him as king - chief among those were Godwin of Wessex, a powerful Earl whose son Harold II would eventually be the last Wessex King of England before his defeat at the Battle of Hastings, something we’ll cover in a later video.
The result of all this was that while Harold Harefoot ruled the north of England, the nobility initially said that Harthacanute was the king in the south.
In time though, when it was clear Harthacanute wasn’t coming and that support for Harold was growing, the southern nobles switched sides and supported Harold.
During this time Harthacanute’s mother Emma of Normandy was more of less confined to Winchester.
As mentioned, she had previously been married to the Wessex King AEthelred the Unready and this marriage had produced two sons - Edward, who would later be King of England and Alfred.
Both sons remained in exile in Normandy during Harold’s reign, probably for their own safety.
But in 1036 the two brothers received a letter from their mother in Winchester inviting them back to England.
There is some dispute about whether the letter was really from Emma, or whether it was a ruse by Harold to lure and entrap the two brothers.
Ending the life of the two eldest sons of the former Queen, perhaps would have drawn a line under any challenges to Harold’s rule from that side.
Whether or not the letter was genuine, Edward and AElfred nevertheless made their way to England with their respective armies.
Edward carried out a raid on Southampton and returned to Normandy with his treasure.
It appears that AElfred on the other hand was met by Godwin of Wessex, taken to King Harold and blinded - in those days being blinded immediately removed your right to be king. However, AElfred’s wounds were so severe, he died soon afterwards.
He died in March 1040 in Oxford and was buried in Westminster Abbey, although this didn’t last long.
Harold’s body was recovered by some fishermen and a group of resident Danes in London buried him in St Clement Danes Church at the end of Fleet Street.
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#englishhistory #britishhistory #anglosaxonbritain #animation #celtic #king #queen #kings #queens
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Harold I or Harold Harefoot was King of England from November 1035 to March 1040, for just over four years, or around 52 months.
He was the second son of the mighty King Canute who was King of England, Norway and Denmark and who we covered in our previous video.
We don’t know when King Harold was born exactly, but it could have been around 1015, around about the time his father Canute was crowned king of England.
So why was there opposition to his being king and also, why was he called Harold Harefoot?
Well, his father King Canute had two wives because later in his reign, he married Emma of Normandy - the younger sister of the Duke of Normandy and the wife of a previous king AEthelred the Unready.
We don’t know if Harold’s mother AElfgifu was his wife, or his mistress. It’s possible AElfgifu was his wife, but under pagan rites, whereas Emma was his wife under Christian law.
Nevertheless Canute’s union with AElfgifu produced two boys - Sweyn, who would rule as King of Norway and Harold.
Canute’s marriage to Queen Emma produced another son, Harthacanute, born about three years after Harold.
Because Emma was the Queen when Canute died, it was considered that Harthacanute - then around 17 - was the rightful heir to the English throne … not Harold.
When Canute died in 1035, it was expected that Harthacanute would be crowned king of Denmark and England.
So that’s why there was opposition to Harold being crowned.
Only Harthacanute, as King of Denmark was actually IN Denmark at the time.
He was unable to get to his own coronation because his Danish kingdom was being threatened with invasion, so he had to stay put.
While everyone was waiting for Harthacanute Harold, quick as a flash - or as quick as a hare - galloped down to the witan (a kind of Anglo-Saxon court of noblemen) to stake his claim, alongside his mother AElfgifu who was there to certify his legitimacy.
It appears that the Witan decided to install Harold as the King, though it’s possible he was just a regent who would rule on behalf of his brother until Harthacanute could show up.
Then as now, it’s a legal requirement for Kings and Queens of England to be crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
AEthelnoth, the Archbishop of Canterbury, agreed to crown him, but refused to use the official royal regalia.
This meant that for Harold, being crowned turned out to be a bit of an empty gesture. The new King took his frustrations out by rejecting Christianity and refusing to attend church services.
To add insult to injury many of the leading nobles in England refused to recognise him as king - chief among those were Godwin of Wessex, a powerful Earl whose son Harold II would eventually be the last Wessex King of England before his defeat at the Battle of Hastings, something we’ll cover in a later video.
The result of all this was that while Harold Harefoot ruled the north of England, the nobility initially said that Harthacanute was the king in the south.
In time though, when it was clear Harthacanute wasn’t coming and that support for Harold was growing, the southern nobles switched sides and supported Harold.
During this time Harthacanute’s mother Emma of Normandy was more of less confined to Winchester.
As mentioned, she had previously been married to the Wessex King AEthelred the Unready and this marriage had produced two sons - Edward, who would later be King of England and Alfred.
Both sons remained in exile in Normandy during Harold’s reign, probably for their own safety.
But in 1036 the two brothers received a letter from their mother in Winchester inviting them back to England.
There is some dispute about whether the letter was really from Emma, or whether it was a ruse by Harold to lure and entrap the two brothers.
Ending the life of the two eldest sons of the former Queen, perhaps would have drawn a line under any challenges to Harold’s rule from that side.
Whether or not the letter was genuine, Edward and AElfred nevertheless made their way to England with their respective armies.
Edward carried out a raid on Southampton and returned to Normandy with his treasure.
It appears that AElfred on the other hand was met by Godwin of Wessex, taken to King Harold and blinded - in those days being blinded immediately removed your right to be king. However, AElfred’s wounds were so severe, he died soon afterwards.
He died in March 1040 in Oxford and was buried in Westminster Abbey, although this didn’t last long.
Harold’s body was recovered by some fishermen and a group of resident Danes in London buried him in St Clement Danes Church at the end of Fleet Street.
#history, #historyfacts #KingsAndQueens #Royalty #anglosaxons #wessex
#englishhistory #britishhistory #anglosaxonbritain #animation #celtic #king #queen #kings #queens
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- published: 02 May 2022
- views: 12531
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Harold Harefoot
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- published: 25 Jan 2024
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12:17
Harold Harefoot / Harold the 1st the King who was the illegitimate son of Cnut?
Harold Harefoot whose name was given fir his speed and hunting skills.
With the help from his mother, they seized the English crown.
Harold Harefoot whose name was given fir his speed and hunting skills.
With the help from his mother, they seized the English crown.
https://wn.com/Harold_Harefoot_Harold_The_1St_The_King_Who_Was_The_Illegitimate_Son_Of_Cnut
Harold Harefoot whose name was given fir his speed and hunting skills.
With the help from his mother, they seized the English crown.
- published: 24 Jul 2022
- views: 333
28:36
Epochs Preview #70 - Harold Harefoot and Harthacnut
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- published: 06 Sep 2022
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48:39
The Rise and Fall of The Last Anglo-Saxon King | King Harold | Real Royalty
Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. Far from being just the loser at the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a charismatic l...
Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. Far from being just the loser at the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a charismatic leader.
From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history.
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Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. Far from being just the loser at the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a charismatic leader.
From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history.
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- published: 17 Mar 2020
- views: 422040
5:26
A Brief History of King Harold I 1035-1040
A Brief outline of the life of King Harold I 1035-1040, in under 6 minutes.
For further in depth knowledge I highly recommend the brilliant book by Richard Hus...
A Brief outline of the life of King Harold I 1035-1040, in under 6 minutes.
For further in depth knowledge I highly recommend the brilliant book by Richard Huscroft.
https://amzn.to/3ITioGk
https://wn.com/A_Brief_History_Of_King_Harold_I_1035_1040
A Brief outline of the life of King Harold I 1035-1040, in under 6 minutes.
For further in depth knowledge I highly recommend the brilliant book by Richard Huscroft.
https://amzn.to/3ITioGk
- published: 10 Mar 2023
- views: 866
0:51
1066: The Battle of Hastings and the Rise of William the Conqueror of England
In 1066, a pivotal moment in history unfolded on the shores of England.
William, the Duke of Normandy, had a claim to the English throne and he was ready to fig...
In 1066, a pivotal moment in history unfolded on the shores of England.
William, the Duke of Normandy, had a claim to the English throne and he was ready to fight for it.
With a fleet of ships and an army of knights, he set sail across the English Channel.
On October 14th, the clash began at Hastings. Two armies faced off: the Normans and King Harold’s forces.
The battle raged fiercely, but the Normans had a secret weapon: their strategic tactics and archers.
With cunning tactics and determination, William turned the tide.
With Harold defeated, the path to the throne was clear.
William was crowned King of England, forever changing the course of history.
The Norman conquest reshaped England, leaving a legacy that echoes to this day
#1066 #england #william the conqueror #Historical Events #King Harold #Legacy #Pivotal Moments #medieval #medieval history #Middle Ages #history #Military Strategy #hundred years war #history documentary #Crown #harold godwinson #battle of hastings #European History #history hit youtube #Tactical Warfare #Norman conquest
https://wn.com/1066_The_Battle_Of_Hastings_And_The_Rise_Of_William_The_Conqueror_Of_England
In 1066, a pivotal moment in history unfolded on the shores of England.
William, the Duke of Normandy, had a claim to the English throne and he was ready to fight for it.
With a fleet of ships and an army of knights, he set sail across the English Channel.
On October 14th, the clash began at Hastings. Two armies faced off: the Normans and King Harold’s forces.
The battle raged fiercely, but the Normans had a secret weapon: their strategic tactics and archers.
With cunning tactics and determination, William turned the tide.
With Harold defeated, the path to the throne was clear.
William was crowned King of England, forever changing the course of history.
The Norman conquest reshaped England, leaving a legacy that echoes to this day
#1066 #england #william the conqueror #Historical Events #King Harold #Legacy #Pivotal Moments #medieval #medieval history #Middle Ages #history #Military Strategy #hundred years war #history documentary #Crown #harold godwinson #battle of hastings #European History #history hit youtube #Tactical Warfare #Norman conquest
- published: 16 Oct 2024
- views: 418
1:18
Harold Harefoot
Harold I, also known as Harold Harefoot, was King of the English from 1035 to 1040. Harold's nickname "Harefoot" is first recorded as "Harefoh" or "Harefah" in ...
Harold I, also known as Harold Harefoot, was King of the English from 1035 to 1040. Harold's nickname "Harefoot" is first recorded as "Harefoh" or "Harefah" in the twelfth century in the history of Ely Abbey, and according to some late medieval chroniclers it meant that he was "fleet of foot".
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Harold I, also known as Harold Harefoot, was King of the English from 1035 to 1040. Harold's nickname "Harefoot" is first recorded as "Harefoh" or "Harefah" in the twelfth century in the history of Ely Abbey, and according to some late medieval chroniclers it meant that he was "fleet of foot".
- published: 27 Feb 2022
- views: 64