Eric IV of Denmark
King of Denmark (1216-1250)
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Summary
Eric IV of Denmark was born on January 1, 1216[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on August 10, 1250[3], in Schlei[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (643 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Bendt's Church[7]
- Father: Valdemar II of Denmark[8]
- Mother: Berengaria of Portugal[9]
- Spouse: Jutta of Saxony[10]
- Child: Sophia of Denmark[11], Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway[12], Jutta of Denmark[13], Agnes of Denmark[14], Christof Eriksson[15], Knut Eriksson[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[17]
- Position held: monarch of Denmark[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: House of Estridsen[21]
- Commons category: Eric IV of Denmark[22]
- Canonization status: saint[23]
- Cause of death: decapitation[24]
- Given name: Erik[25]
- Feast day: August 10[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Eric IV of Denmark[27]
- Work location: Denmark[28]
- Manner of death: homicide[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[30]
- Name in native language: Erik IV.[31]
- Time period: High Middle Ages[32]
- Sibling: Sophia of Denmark[33], Abel of Denmark[34], Christopher I of Denmark[35], Canute, Duke of Estonia[36], Valdemar the Young[37], Niels, Count of Halland[38]
Why It Matters
Eric IV of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Eric IV of Denmark born?
Eric IV of Denmark was born in Copenhagen[2].
Where did Eric IV of Denmark die?
Eric IV of Denmark died in Schlei[4].
Who were Eric IV of Denmark's parents?
Eric IV of Denmark's father was Valdemar II of Denmark[8]. Eric IV of Denmark's mother was Berengaria of Portugal[9].
Who was Eric IV of Denmark married to?
Eric IV of Denmark's spouses include Jutta of Saxony[10].
What did Eric IV of Denmark do for work?
Eric IV of Denmark worked as a monarch[5].