Eric III of Denmark

Danish king
Person human Q365064
Eric III of Denmark
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Eric III of Denmark

Summary

Eric III of Denmark is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1100[2]. He passed away in Odense[3]. He died on November 20, 1146[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Eric III of Denmark died in Odense[3].
  • Eric III of Denmark was born on January 1, 1100[2].
  • Eric III of Denmark died on November 20, 1146[4].
  • Eric III of Denmark died on August 27, 1147[7].
  • Eric III of Denmark died on January 1, 1146[8].
  • Burial took place at St. Canute's Cathedral[9].
  • Eric III of Denmark's father was Hakon Sunnivasson[10].
  • Eric III of Denmark's mother was Ragnhild Eriksdottir[11].
  • Eric III of Denmark was married to Lutgard of Salzwedel[12].
  • A child of Eric III of Denmark was Magnus Eriksson[13].
  • Eric III of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Eric III of Denmark worked as a monarch[5].
  • Eric III of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark[15].
  • Eric III of Denmark is recorded as male[16].
  • Eric III of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Eric III of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Estridsen[18].
  • Eric III of Denmark's noble title is recorded as king[19].
  • Eric III of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Eric III of Denmark[20].
  • Eric III of Denmark's given name is recorded as Erik[21].
  • Eric III of Denmark's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/e/erik_lam.htm[22].
  • Eric III of Denmark's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Eric III of Denmark's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[24].
  • Eric III of Denmark's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Lam'}[25].
  • Eric III of Denmark's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Lamb'}[26].
  • Eric III of Denmark's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Erik III.'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric III of Denmark was born on January 1, 1100[2]. His father was Hakon Sunnivasson[10]. His mother was Ragnhild Eriksdottir[11].

Career and Affiliations

Eric III of Denmark's professions included monarch[5]. He held the position of monarch of Denmark[15].

Personal Life

Among Eric III of Denmark's spouses was Lutgard of Salzwedel[12]. A child of him was Magnus Eriksson[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 20, 1146[4], August 27, 1147[7], and January 1, 1146[8]. Eric III of Denmark died in Odense[3]. Burial took place at St. Canute's Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Eric III of Denmark ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where did Eric III of Denmark die?

Eric III of Denmark passed away in Odense[3].

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 monarch[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. 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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