# Harald Hen

_11th-century King of Denmark_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Harald Hen 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1041 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q225212#P569))
- **Died:** 17 April 1080 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q225212#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Denmark ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q225212#P27))
- **Occupation:** monarch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q225212#P106))
- **Spouse:** Margareta Hasbjörnsdatter ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q225212#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Denmark (1076–1080) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q225212#P39))

## Questions

**When was Harald Hen born?**  
Harald Hen was born on 1041.

**What positions has Harald Hen held?**  
Positions held by Harald Hen include: Monarch of Denmark (1076–1080).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Harald Hen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harald_Hen) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q225212](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q225212) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Harald 3. Hen.jpg by da:Albert Haelwegh (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Harald_3._Hen.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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"Harald Hen". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/harald-hen. Retrieved 6 November 2026.