Abel of Denmark

King of Denmark
Person human Q27932
Abel of Denmark
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Abel of Denmark

Summary

Abel of Denmark is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1218[2]. He passed away in Eiderstedt[3]. He died on June 29, 1252[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Abel of Denmark died in Eiderstedt[3].
  • Abel of Denmark was born on January 1, 1218[2].
  • Abel of Denmark died on June 29, 1252[4].
  • Abel of Denmark's father was Valdemar II of Denmark[7].
  • Abel of Denmark's mother was Berengaria of Portugal[8].
  • Abel of Denmark was married to Matilda of Holstein[9].
  • A child of Abel of Denmark was Valdemar III, Duke of Schleswig[10].
  • A child of Abel of Denmark was Sophie of Denmark[11].
  • A child of Abel of Denmark was Eric I, Duke of Schleswig[12].
  • A child of Abel of Denmark was Abel, Lord of Langeland[13].
  • Abel of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Abel of Denmark worked as a monarch[5].
  • Abel of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark[15].
  • Abel of Denmark held the position of Duke of Schleswig[16].
  • Abel of Denmark's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].
  • Abel of Denmark is recorded as male[18].
  • Abel of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Abel of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Estridsen[20].
  • Abel of Denmark's noble title is recorded as king[21].
  • Abel of Denmark's noble title is recorded as duke[22].
  • Abel of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Abel of Denmark[23].
  • Abel of Denmark's given name is recorded as Abel[24].
  • Abel of Denmark's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Abel, King of Denmark[25].
  • Abel of Denmark's work location is recorded as Denmark[26].
  • Abel of Denmark's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[27].

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Origins and Family

Abel of Denmark was born on January 1, 1218[2]. His father was Valdemar II of Denmark[7]. His mother was Berengaria of Portugal[8].

Career and Affiliations

Abel of Denmark's professions included monarch[5]. Positions held include monarch of Denmark[15], a noble title[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 0935[30] and Duke of Schleswig[16], a hereditary position[31].

Personal Life

Among Abel of Denmark's spouses was Matilda of Holstein[9]. Children include Valdemar III, Duke of Schleswig[10], a ruler[32], 1238–1257[33], of Kingdom of Denmark[34]; Sophie of Denmark[11]; Eric I, Duke of Schleswig[12], an aristocrat[35], 1241–1272[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37]; and Abel, Lord of Langeland[13], 1252–1279[38], of Kingdom of Denmark[39]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[17].

Death and Burial

Abel of Denmark died on June 29, 1252[4]. He passed away in Eiderstedt[3].

Why It Matters

Abel of Denmark ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where did Abel of Denmark die?

Abel of Denmark passed away in Eiderstedt[3].

Who were Abel of Denmark's parents?

Abel of Denmark's father was Valdemar II of Denmark[7]. Abel of Denmark's mother was Berengaria of Portugal[8].

Who was Abel of Denmark married to?

Abel of Denmark's spouses include Matilda of Holstein[9].

What did Abel of Denmark do for work?

Abel of Denmark worked as monarch[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . Nationalencyklopedin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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