| Harald Hen | |||||
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 Coin of Harald Hen | |||||
| King of Denmark | |||||
| Reign | 1076–1080[1] | ||||
| Predecessor | Sweyn II Estridsson | ||||
| Successor | Canute IV the Saint | ||||
| Born | c. 1040 | ||||
| Died | 17 April 1080 (aged 39–40) | ||||
| Burial | |||||
| Spouse | Margareta Hasbjörnsdatter | ||||
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| House | Estridsen | ||||
| Father | Sweyn II Estridsson | ||||
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. Four of his half-brothers were in turn crowned Danish kings.
- ^ Monarkiet i Danmark – Kongerækken Archived 18 November 2009 at the Wayback Machine at The Danish Monarchy