Harthacnut becomes King of England Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
Explore the historical events surrounding Harthacnut becoming King of England in 1040 with this timeline game!
- Harthacnut, the son of King Cnut, ascends to the throne of England in 1040
- Harthacnut struggles to maintain control over the kingdom amidst power struggles and rebellions
- Harthacnut’s reign is cut short by his sudden death in 1042, leading to the succession of Edward the Confessor
Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order
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- 1018: Harthacnut is born as the son of King Canute and Emma of Normandy
- 1035: Harthacnut's father, King Canute, dies
- 1037: Harthacnut's half-brother Harold Harefoot becomes King of England
- 1035: Harthacnut is declared King of Denmark
- 1040: Harthacnut invades England to claim the throne
- 1040: Harthacnut is crowned King of England
- 1040: Harthacnut marries Emma of Normandy, his mother's mother-in-law
- 1041: Harthacnut imposes heavy taxes on the English people
- 1041-1042: Harthacnut's rule is marked by unrest and rebellion
- 1042: Harthacnut dies suddenly at a feast, possibly poisoned
- 1042: Harold Harefoot's son, Harald Harefoot, succeeds Harthacnut as King of England