Eric III of Denmark

Danish king
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Eric III of Denmark
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Summary

Eric III of Denmark was born on January 1, 1100[1], in Funen[2]. He died on November 20, 1146[3], in Odense[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (556 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: August 27, 1147[7], January 1, 1146[8]
  • Place of burial: St. Canute's Cathedral[9]
  • Father: Hakon Sunnivasson[10]
  • Mother: Ragnhild Eriksdottir[11]
  • Spouse: Lutgard of Salzwedel[12]
  • Child: Magnus Eriksson[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
  • Position held: monarch of Denmark[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family: House of Estridsen[17]
  • Noble title: king[18]
  • Commons category: Eric III of Denmark[19]
  • Given name: Erik[20]
  • Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/e/erik_lam.htm[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]
  • Nickname: Lam[24], Lamb[25]
  • Name in native language: Erik III.[26]
  • P14608: 137525370[27]

Why It Matters

Eric III of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Eric III of Denmark born?

Eric III of Denmark's place of birth was Funen[2].

Where did Eric III of Denmark die?

Eric III of Denmark passed away in Odense[4].

Who were Eric III of Denmark's parents?

Eric III of Denmark's father was Hakon Sunnivasson[10]. Eric III of Denmark's mother was Ragnhild Eriksdottir[11].

Who was Eric III of Denmark married to?

Eric III of Denmark's spouses include Lutgard of Salzwedel[12].

What did Eric III of Denmark do for work?

Eric III of Denmark worked as a monarch[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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