Updated Feb 20, 2026
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(Monday)
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Ælgifu
Children
1 child: Ælfwine Haroldsson
Parents
Cnut the Great, Ælfgifu of Northampton
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Harold Harefoot: King of England.
Born in Northampton (died at age 24).
Biography
Harold I, commonly known as Harold Harefoot, was King of England from 1037 to 1040. His 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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How old was Harold Harefoot?
Harold Harefoot was born on and passed away on at the age of 24.
Where was Harold Harefoot born?
Harold Harefoot was born in Northampton.
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