Eric IX of Sweden
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Eric IX of Sweden was born on January 1, 1120, in Västergötland [1][2][3]. He served as monarch of Sweden and was a native Swedish speaker [4]. His father was Jedvard [5], and he married Christina of Denmark .
Eric IX had five children: Canute I of Sweden, Margaret of Sweden (Queen of Norway), Catherine (Lady Blake), and Filip Eriksson [5]. He died on May 18, 1160, in Uppsala . Following his death, he was buried at Uppsala Cathedral [1].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Uppsala Cathedral[6]
- Father: Jedvard[7]
- Mother: Cecilia[8]
- Spouse: Christina of Denmark[9]
- Child: Canute I of Sweden[10], Margaret of Sweden, Queen of Norway[11], Catherine, Lady Blake[12], Filip Eriksson[13], Harthacnut I of Denmark[14]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[15]
- Native language: Swedish[16]
- Position held: Monarch of Sweden[17]
- Member of: Saints Canute, Eric and Olaf[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: House of Eric[21]
- Canonization status: saint[22]
- Given name: Éric[23], Erik[24]
- Feast day: May 18[25]
- Work location: Uppsala[26], Västergötland[27]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], The American Cyclopædia[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[31]
- Subject has role: Christian martyr[32]
- Significant person: Karl Sverkersson[33]
- Sibling: Joar Jedvardsson[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Eric IX of Sweden include Uppsala Cathedral[35], a Lutheran cathedral[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1287[38]; St. Eric's Cathedral, Stockholm[39], a Catholic cathedral[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1892[42]; Sankt Eriksplan[43], a square[44], in Sweden[45]; and Sankt Eriksbron[46], a beam bridge[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1937[49].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include Uppsala Cathedral[35], a Lutheran cathedral[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1287[38]; St. Eric's Cathedral, Stockholm[39], a Catholic cathedral[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1892[42]; Sankt Eriksplan[43], a square[44], in Sweden[45]; and Sankt Eriksbron[46], a beam bridge[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1937[49].
FAQs
Where was Eric IX of Sweden born?
Eric IX of Sweden was born in Västergötland[2].
Where did Eric IX of Sweden die?
Eric IX of Sweden passed away in Uppsala[4].
Who were Eric IX of Sweden's parents?
Eric IX of Sweden's father was Jedvard[7]. Eric IX of Sweden's mother was Cecilia[8].
Who was Eric IX of Sweden married to?
Eric IX of Sweden's spouses include Christina of Denmark[9].
What did Eric IX of Sweden do for work?
Eric IX of Sweden worked as a monarch[5].