Eric I of Denmark
Danish monarch
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Summary
Eric I of Denmark was born on 1059[1] in Slangerup[2]. He died on July 10, 1103[3], in Paphos[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,109 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1056[7], 1055[8], 1060[9], 1050[10]
- Place of burial: Paphos[11]
- Father: Sweyn II of Denmark[12]
- Mother: Q141610262[13]
- Spouse: Boedil Thurgotsdatter[14]
- Child: Canute Lavard[15], Harald Kesja[16], Eric II of Denmark[17], Ragnhild Eriksdottir[18]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[19]
- Position held: monarch of Denmark[20]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Family: House of Estridsen[23]
- Commons category: Eric I of Denmark[24]
- Given name: Erik[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Described by source: Lexikon des Mittelalters[27], Nordisk familjebok[28]
- Sibling: Ingerid of Denmark[29], Sigrid Svendsdatter[30], Sweyn the Crusader[31], Canute IV of Denmark[32], Harald III of Denmark[33], Olaf I of Denmark[34], Niels[35], Svend Tronkræver[36], Benedict[37]
Why It Matters
Eric I of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Eric I of Denmark born?
Eric I of Denmark was born in Slangerup[2].
Where did Eric I of Denmark die?
Eric I of Denmark died in Paphos[4].
Who were Eric I of Denmark's parents?
Eric I of Denmark's father was Sweyn II of Denmark[12]. Eric I of Denmark's mother was Q141610262[13].
Who was Eric I of Denmark married to?
Eric I of Denmark's spouses include Boedil Thurgotsdatter[14].
What did Eric I of Denmark do for work?
Eric I of Denmark worked as a monarch[5].