Eric IX of Sweden

12th-century Swedish King and Saint
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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].

Eric IX of Sweden

Summary

Eric IX of Sweden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Västergötland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1120[3]. He died in Uppsala[4]. He died on May 18, 1160[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Eric IX of Sweden was born in Västergötland[2].
  • Eric IX of Sweden passed away in Uppsala[4].
  • Eric IX of Sweden was born on January 1, 1120[3].
  • Eric IX of Sweden died on May 18, 1160[5].
  • Burial took place at Uppsala Cathedral[8].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's father was Jedvard[9].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's mother was Cecilia[10].
  • Eric IX of Sweden was married to Christina of Denmark[11].
  • A child of Eric IX of Sweden was Canute I of Sweden[12].
  • A child of Eric IX of Sweden was Margaret of Sweden, Queen of Norway[13].
  • A child of Eric IX of Sweden was Catherine, Lady Blake[14].
  • A child of Eric IX of Sweden was Filip Eriksson[15].
  • Eric IX of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Swedish was Eric IX of Sweden's native language[17].
  • Eric IX of Sweden worked as a monarch[6].
  • Eric IX of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden[18].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Eric IX of Sweden is recorded as male[20].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's family is recorded as House of Eric[22].
  • Eric IX of Sweden is part of Saints Canute, Eric and Olaf[23].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's Commons category is recorded as Eric IX of Sweden[24].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's given name is recorded as Éric[26].
  • Eric IX of Sweden's given name is recorded as Erik[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Västergötland[2], Eric IX of Sweden… he was born on January 1, 1120[3]. His father was Jedvard[9]. His mother was Cecilia[10]. Swedish was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Eric IX of Sweden's professions included monarch[6]. He held the position of Monarch of Sweden[18].

Personal Life

Among Eric IX of Sweden's spouses was Christina of Denmark[11]. Children include Canute I of Sweden[12], a politician[28], 1150–1196[29], of Sweden[30]; Margaret of Sweden, Queen of Norway[13], a consort[31], 1155–1209[32], of Sweden[33]; Catherine, Lady Blake[14], b. 1101[34]; and Filip Eriksson[15], b. 1145[35], of Sweden[36]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Eric IX of Sweden died on May 18, 1160[5]. He died in Uppsala[4]. He is buried at Uppsala Cathedral[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eric IX of Sweden include Uppsala Cathedral[37], a Lutheran cathedral[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1287[40]; Sankt Eriksbron[41], a beam bridge[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1937[44]; St. Eric's Cathedral, Stockholm[45], a Catholic cathedral[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1892[48]; and Sankt Eriksplan[49], a square[50], in Sweden[51].

Why It Matters

Eric IX of Sweden has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Uppsala Cathedral[37], a Lutheran cathedral[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1287[40]; Sankt Eriksbron[41], a beam bridge[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1937[44]; St. Eric's Cathedral, Stockholm[45], a Catholic cathedral[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1892[48]; and Sankt Eriksplan[49], a square[50], in Sweden[51].

FAQs

Where was Eric IX of Sweden born?

Eric IX of Sweden's place of birth was Västergötland[2].

Where did Eric IX of Sweden die?

Eric IX of Sweden died in Uppsala[4].

Who were Eric IX of Sweden's parents?

Eric IX of Sweden's father was Jedvard[9]. Eric IX of Sweden's mother was Cecilia[10].

Who was Eric IX of Sweden married to?

Eric IX of Sweden's spouses include Christina of Denmark[11].

What did Eric IX of Sweden do for work?

Eric IX of Sweden worked as monarch[6].

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  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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