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Harald III of Denmark

1041 - 1080

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Harald Hen (Runic Danish for "Harald the Whetstone"; c. 1040 – 17 April 1080) 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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Harald III of Denmark is the 1,597th most popular politician (up from 4,345th in 2019). (up from 572nd in 2019)

Harald III of Denmark is most famous for his conquest of England in 1066.

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Among politicians, Harald III of Denmark ranks 1,597 out of 19,576. Before him are Paul Biya, Maria of Yugoslavia, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Juba II, Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, and Emperor Ninkō. After him are Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan, Seonjo of Joseon, Joan I of Navarre, Harthacnut, Georg von Hertling, and Charles VIII of Sweden.

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Among people born in 1041, Harald III of Denmark ranks 1. After him are Bolesław II the Generous, and Al-Baghawi. Among people deceased in 1080, Harald III of Denmark ranks 1. After him are Adam of Bremen, Rudolf of Rheinfelden, Amadeus II, Count of Savoy, Michael Attaleiates, Kekaumenos, Herbert IV, Count of Vermandois, and Ísleifur Gissurarson.

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