Harald II of Denmark

Harald II Svensen (c. 997–1018) was king of Denmark from 1014 until his death. A younger son of Sweyn Forkbeard, he ruled Denmark as regent while his father campaigned in England.

After Sweyn died in 1014, the Danes elected Harald their king, while his brother Cnut led the army in England and took the English throne in 1016. Harald died around 1018, and Cnut succeeded him in Denmark, uniting the two kingdoms.