# Harold Harefoot - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/harold-harefoot
Reign: 1035 - 1040
Born-Died: c. 1015 - 1040
Dynasty: House of Denmark
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Harefoot

Harold seized effective control of England after Cnut's death while Harthacnut remained in Scandinavia. He was eventually accepted as king but died before Harthacnut could challenge him directly.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Cnut the Great](https://english-history.com/rulers/cnut-the-great)
- Succeeded by: [Harthacnut](https://english-history.com/rulers/harthacnut)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1035 - [Cnut dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1035-cnut-dies)