Eric of Pomerania

King of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Kalmar Union
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Eric of Pomerania
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Eric of Pomerania

Summary

Eric of Pomerania is a human[1]. He was born in Darłowo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1381[3]. He passed away in Darłowo[4]. He died on May 3, 1459[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (849 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Darłowo[2], Eric of Pomerania…
  • Eric of Pomerania died in Darłowo[4].
  • Eric of Pomerania was born on January 1, 1381[3].
  • Eric of Pomerania died on May 3, 1459[5].
  • Eric of Pomerania is buried at Our Lady of Częstochowa church in Darłowo[8].
  • Eric of Pomerania's father was Wartislaw VII, Duke of Pomerania[9].
  • Eric of Pomerania's mother was Maria of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[10].
  • Among Eric of Pomerania's spouses was Philippa of England[11].
  • Eric of Pomerania was married to Cecilia[12].
  • A child of Eric of Pomerania was Erik[13].
  • A child of Eric of Pomerania was child1 of Pomerania[14].
  • Eric of Pomerania held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Eric of Pomerania held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Eric of Pomerania held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • German was Eric of Pomerania's native language[18].
  • Eric of Pomerania worked as a monarch[6].
  • Eric of Pomerania held the position of Monarch of Norway[19].
  • Eric of Pomerania held the position of monarch of Denmark[20].
  • Eric of Pomerania held the position of Monarch of Sweden[21].
  • Eric of Pomerania held the position of Monarch of Sweden[22].
  • Eric of Pomerania held the position of Monarch of Sweden[23].
  • Eric of Pomerania held the position of monarch[24].
  • Eric of Pomerania received the Knight of the Garter[25].
  • Eric of Pomerania's religion is recorded as Christianity[26].
  • Eric of Pomerania is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Darłowo[2], Eric of Pomerania… he was born on January 1, 1381[3]. His father was Wartislaw VII, Duke of Pomerania[9]. His mother was Maria of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[10]. German was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Eric of Pomerania's professions included monarch[6]. Positions held include Monarch of Norway[19], a hereditary position[28], in Norway[29], founded in 0872[30]; monarch of Denmark[20], a noble title[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 0935[33]; Monarch of Sweden[21], a hereditary position[34], in Sweden[35]; and monarch[24], a position[36].

Recognition

Eric of Pomerania received the Knight of the Garter[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Philippa of England[11], a consort[37], 1394–1430[38], of Kingdom of England[39] and Cecilia[12], a lady-in-waiting[40], b. 1439[41], of Kingdom of Denmark[42]. Children include Erik[13], b. 1450[43] and child1 of Pomerania[14], 1429–1429[44]. Eric of Pomerania's religion is recorded as Christianity[26].

Death and Burial

Eric of Pomerania died on May 3, 1459[5]. He passed away in Darłowo[4]. He is buried at Our Lady of Częstochowa church in Darłowo[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eric of Pomerania include Pommerby[45], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[46], in Germany[47].

Why It Matters

Eric of Pomerania ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (849 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Pommerby[45], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[46], in Germany[47].

FAQs

Where was Eric of Pomerania born?

Eric of Pomerania was born in Darłowo[2].

Where did Eric of Pomerania die?

Eric of Pomerania passed away in Darłowo[4].

Who were Eric of Pomerania's parents?

Eric of Pomerania's father was Wartislaw VII, Duke of Pomerania[9]. Eric of Pomerania's mother was Maria of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[10].

Who was Eric of Pomerania married to?

Eric of Pomerania's spouses include Philippa of England[11] and Cecilia[12].

What did Eric of Pomerania do for work?

Eric of Pomerania worked as monarch[6].

What awards did Eric of Pomerania receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[25].

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  9. [16] . Q87327053. wikidata.org.
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  19. [18] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Depicted by Erik I, 1382-1459, hertig av Pommern konung av Danmark Norge och Sverige
    Spouse Philippa of England, Cecilia
    Occupation monarch
    Award received Knight of the Garter
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