Erik I of Denmark
Danish monarch
1056 — 1103
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish monarch
Born
January 1, 1056
Died
1103 (age ~47)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in SlangerupDied in Paphos
1056
Born in Slangerup (1056-01-01)
1095
Positionmonarch of Denmark (1095–1103)
1103
Died in Paphos
About
Eric I, also known as Eric the Good or Eric Evergood, was King of Denmark following his brother Olaf I Hunger in 1095. He was a son of Sweyn II. His mother's identity remains unknown. He married Boedil Thurgotsdatter.
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Who is Erik I of Denmark?+
Eric I, also known as Eric the Good or Eric Evergood, was King of Denmark following his brother Olaf I Hunger in 1095. He was a son of Sweyn II. His mother's identity remains unknown. He married Boedil Thurgotsdatter.
What does the name Erik mean?+
The name Erik means "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is of English origin.
When was Erik I of Denmark born?+
Erik I of Denmark was born on January 1, 1056.
When did Erik I of Denmark die?+
Erik I of Denmark died in 1103, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.
The name Erik is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Erik — January 1, 1056
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Respect.
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