Harthacnut

[ hahr-th uh-kuh-noot, -nyoot ]

/ ˌhɑr ðə kəˈnut, -ˈnyut /

Hardecanute.

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Hardecanute

[ hahr-duh-kuh-noot, -nyoot ]

/ ˌhɑr də kəˈnut, -ˈnyut /

1019?–42, king of Denmark 1035–42, king of England 1040–42 (son of Canute).

Also Har·tha·cnut [hahr-th uh-kuh-noot, -nyoot] /ˌhɑr ðə kəˈnut, -ˈnyut/.

In 1040 Harold died, and Harthacnut came at last to England to claim the crown.

A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) |Samuel R. Gardiner.
His popular election took place in June, immediately on the death of Harthacnut, and even before his burial.

The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI. |Edited by Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton
Eadward came, and in two years he was king of England, Harthacnut having died a wretched drunken death.

The Normans |Sarah Orne Jewett
Harald's death in 1040 averted a conflict between the brothers, and placed Harthacnut quietly on the throne.

History of the English People, Volume I (of 8) |John Richard Green

Harthacnut then came over with a large army, and took possession of the land.

A History of England |Charles Oman

Hardecanute

/ (ˈhɑːdɪkəˌnjuːt) /

same as Harthacanute