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In normalized Old Norse, this would correspond to Haraldr konungr, i.e. "Harald king". The Latinized name as given in the medieval Danish chronicles is Haraldus Gormonis filius (Harald, Gorm's son). The given name Haraldr (also Haralldr) is the equivalent of Old English Hereweald, Old High German Heriwald, from hari "army" and wald-"rule". [3]
Harald Heide-Steen Jr. (1939–2008), Norwegian actor and comedian; Harald Juhnke (1929–2005), German actor and comedian; Harald Lander (1905–1971), Danish ballet dancer and choreographer; Harald Reinl (1908–1986), Austrian film director; Harald Rønneberg (born 1973), Norwegian television personality; Harald Sæverud (1897–1992 ...
Harald, named as former king in relating 9th-century events, perhaps model for legendary Harald Wartooth. Related to the Frisian king Redbad II who in 754 had to flee to "the land of the Danes" where King Harald reigned ("Daniae Regi Heraldi"). [6] Sigfred: 770s–790s; Gudfred: 804–810, mentioned as Danish king in the Treaty of Heiligen 811. [1]
Chronicles from the Middle Ages say King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson of Denmark acquired his nickname courtesy of a tooth, probably dead, that looked bluish. One chronicle from the time also ...
Pages in category "Danish masculine given names" The following 194 pages are in this category, out of 194 total. ... Harald; Harold (given name) Hartvig (given name ...
Bagsecg, Danish king who came to England and was killed in 871. Horik II, king from about 854 until about 870. Horik I, co-ruler of Denmark from 813, the sole king of Denmark c. 828 to 854. Son of Gudfred. Harald Klak, 812 to 813 and 819 to 827, a period of civil war with the sons of Gudfred. Nephew of an earlier Harald. Hemming, c. 810 to c ...
Harald (German and Continental Scandinavian), Haraldur (Icelandic), Haroldo (Spanish, Portuguese), Aroldo (Italian) [2] Harold is an English personal name . The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'.
If the former they could be indirect successors to the claims of Harald on the throne of Denmark. [6] An 891 entry of the Annales Fuldenses mentions Sigifrid killed along with his co-ruler Godafrid. Their deaths are also mentioned in the "Gesta quorundam regum Francorum". The name of the co-ruler suggests he was also a member of the family line.