Eric II of Norway

Norwegian king
Person human Q314450
Eric II of Norway
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Eric II of Norway

Summary

Eric II of Norway is a human[1]. Born in Norway[2], he… he was born on October 4, 1268[3]. He passed away in Bergen[4]. He died on July 15, 1299[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Eric II of Norway's place of birth was Norway[2].
  • Eric II of Norway died in Bergen[4].
  • Eric II of Norway was born on October 4, 1268[3].
  • Eric II of Norway was born on January 1, 1268[8].
  • Eric II of Norway died on July 15, 1299[5].
  • Eric II of Norway died on January 1, 1299[9].
  • Burial took place at Bergen Cathedral[10].
  • Eric II of Norway's father was Magnus VI of Norway[11].
  • Eric II of Norway's mother was Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway[12].
  • Eric II of Norway was married to Margaret of Scotland[13].
  • Among Eric II of Norway's spouses was Isabel Bruce[14].
  • A child of Eric II of Norway was Margaret, Maid of Norway[15].
  • A child of Eric II of Norway was Ingeborg Eriksdottir of Norway[16].
  • Eric II of Norway held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Eric II of Norway's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Eric II of Norway held the position of Monarch of Norway[18].
  • Eric II of Norway's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
  • Eric II of Norway is recorded as male[20].
  • Eric II of Norway's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Eric II of Norway's family is recorded as House of Sverre[22].
  • Eric II of Norway's Commons category is recorded as Eric II of Norway[23].
  • The cause of death was starvation[24].
  • Eric II of Norway's given name is recorded as Éric[25].
  • Eric II of Norway's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/e/erik_magnusson_2.htm[26].
  • Eric II of Norway's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric II of Norway's place of birth was Norway[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 4, 1268[3] and January 1, 1268[8]. His father was Magnus VI of Norway[11]. His mother was Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway[12].

Career and Affiliations

Eric II of Norway's professions included sovereign[6]. He held the position of Monarch of Norway[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret of Scotland[13], a consort[28], 1261–1283[29], of Kingdom of Scotland[30] and Isabel Bruce[14], a consort[31], 1272–1358[32]. Children include Margaret, Maid of Norway[15], a monarch[33], 1283–1290[34], of Norway[35] and Ingeborg Eriksdottir of Norway[16], a politician[36], 1297–1357[37], of Sweden[38]. Eric II of Norway's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 15, 1299[5] and January 1, 1299[9]. Eric II of Norway passed away in Bergen[4]. The cause of death was starvation[24]. Burial took place at Bergen Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Eric II of Norway ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Eric II of Norway born?

Born in Norway[2], Eric II of Norway…

Where did Eric II of Norway die?

Eric II of Norway died in Bergen[4].

Who were Eric II of Norway's parents?

Eric II of Norway's father was Magnus VI of Norway[11]. Eric II of Norway's mother was Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway[12].

Who was Eric II of Norway married to?

Eric II of Norway's spouses include Margaret of Scotland[13] and Isabel Bruce[14].

What did Eric II of Norway do for work?

Eric II of Norway worked as sovereign[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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