Eric IV of Denmark

King of Denmark (1216-1250)
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Eric IV of Denmark

Summary

Eric IV of Denmark is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1216[3]. He died in Schlei[4]. He died on August 10, 1250[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Eric IV of Denmark…
  • Eric IV of Denmark died in Schlei[4].
  • Eric IV of Denmark was born on January 1, 1216[3].
  • Eric IV of Denmark died on August 10, 1250[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Bendt's Church[8].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's father was Valdemar II of Denmark[9].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's mother was Berengaria of Portugal[10].
  • Among Eric IV of Denmark's spouses was Jutta of Saxony[11].
  • A child of Eric IV of Denmark was Sophia of Denmark[12].
  • A child of Eric IV of Denmark was Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway[13].
  • A child of Eric IV of Denmark was Jutta of Denmark[14].
  • A child of Eric IV of Denmark was Agnes of Denmark[15].
  • A child of Eric IV of Denmark was Christof Eriksson[16].
  • A child of Eric IV of Denmark was Knut Eriksson[17].
  • Eric IV of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[18].
  • Eric IV of Denmark worked as a monarch[6].
  • Eric IV of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark[19].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Eric IV of Denmark is recorded as male[21].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Estridsen[23].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Eric IV of Denmark[24].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[26].
  • Eric IV of Denmark's given name is recorded as Erik[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Eric IV of Denmark… he was born on January 1, 1216[3]. His father was Valdemar II of Denmark[9]. His mother was Berengaria of Portugal[10].

Career and Affiliations

Eric IV of Denmark's professions included monarch[6]. He held the position of monarch of Denmark[19].

Personal Life

Eric IV of Denmark was married to Jutta of Saxony[11]. Children include Sophia of Denmark[12], 1241–1286[28], of Sweden[29]; Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway[13], a queen consort[30], 1244–1287[31], of Norway[32]; Jutta of Denmark[14], a prior[33], 1246–1286[34], of Kingdom of Denmark[35]; Agnes of Denmark[15], a nun[36], 1249–1295[37], of Kingdom of Denmark[38]; Christof Eriksson[16]; and Knut Eriksson[17]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Eric IV of Denmark died on August 10, 1250[5]. He passed away in Schlei[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[26]. He is buried at St. Bendt's Church[8].

Why It Matters

Eric IV of Denmark ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 26 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[9]. Eric IV of Denmark's mother was Berengaria of Portugal[10].

Who was Eric IV of Denmark married to?

Eric IV of Denmark's spouses include Jutta of Saxony[11].

What did Eric IV of Denmark do for work?

Eric IV of Denmark worked as monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . 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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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Erik
    Spouse Jutta of Saxony
    Sibling Sophia of Denmark, Abel of Denmark, Christopher I of Denmark +3
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Denmark
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