Eric VI of Denmark

King of Denmark
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Summary

Eric VI of Denmark was born on January 1, 1274[1], in Denmark[2]. He died on November 13, 1319[3], in Roskilde[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (471 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: St. Bendt's Church[7]
  • Father: Eric V of Denmark[8]
  • Mother: Agnes of Brandenburg[9]
  • Spouse: Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden[10]
  • Child: Valdemar Eriksson[11], Erik Eriksson[12], Magnus Eriksson[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
  • Position held: monarch of Denmark[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Christianity[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family: House of Estridsen[18]
  • Commons category: Eric VI of Denmark[19]
  • Given name: Erik[20]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Eric VI of Denmark[21]
  • Work location: Denmark[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Owner of: Kalø Castle[24]
  • Sibling: Martha of Denmark[25], Richiza[26], Christopher II of Denmark[27], John III, Count of Holstein-Plön[28]
  • P14608: 102500274[29]

Why It Matters

Eric VI of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Eric VI of Denmark born?

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

Where did Eric VI of Denmark die?

Eric VI of Denmark passed away in Roskilde[4].

Who were Eric VI of Denmark's parents?

Eric VI of Denmark's father was Eric V of Denmark[8]. Eric VI of Denmark's mother was Agnes of Brandenburg[9].

Who was Eric VI of Denmark married to?

Eric VI of Denmark's spouses include Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden[10].

What did Eric VI of Denmark do for work?

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

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . 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.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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