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(King of Denmark, King of Norway) Harald Gormsson KNÝTLINGA #66350
BEF 940 - NOV 986
AKA: Harald Bluetooth
Personal Information
- TITLE: King of Denmark, King of Norway
- BIRTH: BEF 940
- DEATH: NOV 986, Jomsborg
Notes
Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson (died c. 985/86) was a king of Denmark and Norway.
He was the son of King Gorm the Old and of Thyra Dannebod. Harald ruled as king of Denmark from c. 958 - c. 986. Harald introduced Christianity to Denmark and consolidated his rule over most of Jutland and Zealand. Harald's rule as king of Norway following the assassination of King Harald Greycloak of Norway was more tenuous, most likely lasting for no more than a few years in the 970s. Some sources say his son Sweyn Forkbeard forcibly deposed him from his Danish throne before his death.
He was the son of King Gorm the Old and of Thyra Dannebod. Harald ruled as king of Denmark from c. 958 - c. 986. Harald introduced Christianity to Denmark and consolidated his rule over most of Jutland and Zealand. Harald's rule as king of Norway following the assassination of King Harald Greycloak of Norway was more tenuous, most likely lasting for no more than a few years in the 970s. Some sources say his son Sweyn Forkbeard forcibly deposed him from his Danish throne before his death.
Parents
Father: Gorm Harthacnutesson KNÝTLINGA #66351
Mother: Thyra of UNKNOWN #66352
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_Harthacnut I KNÝTLINGA _|
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