Harald Kesja, Harald the Spear, (1080-1135) was the son of Eric I of Denmark. He was married to Ragnhild Magnusdotter, the daughter of King Magnus III of Norway. Eric appointed Harald the ruler of Denmark in 1103, when he went to Jerusalem, but Harald had to decline because of his uncle Niels of Denmark, who was elected king in 1104. Harald was courageous, but violent, cruel and debauched. Among his 15 sons, only four were born in wedlock.
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