Eric of Pomerania
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Summary
Eric of Pomerania was born on January 1, 1381[1], in Darłowo[2]. He died on May 3, 1459[3], in Darłowo[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,242 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1382[7]
- Date of death: 1459[8]
- Place of burial: Our Lady of Częstochowa church in Darłowo[9]
- Father: Wartislaw VII, Duke of Pomerania[10]
- Mother: Maria of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[11]
- Spouse: Philippa of England[12], Cecilia[13]
- Child: Erik[14], child1 of Pomerania[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[16], Sweden[17], Norway[18]
- Native language: German[19]
- Position held: Monarch of Norway[20], monarch of Denmark[21], Monarch of Sweden[22], monarch[23]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[24]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family: House of Griffins[27]
- Noble title: king[28], duke[29]
- Commons category: Eric of Pomerania[30]
- Given name: Éric[31]
- Significant event: Engelbrekt rebellion[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Eric of Pomerania[33]
- Work location: Kalmar[34], Stockholm[35], Vadstena[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Depicted by: Erik I, 1382-1459, hertig av Pommern konung av Danmark Norge och Sverige[38]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[39], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[40], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Polish Biographical Dictionary[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[44]
- Sibling: Catherine of Pomerania, Countess Palatine of Neumarkt[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Eric of Pomerania include Pommerby[46], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[47], in Germany[48].
Why It Matters
Eric of Pomerania has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 98 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Pommerby[46], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[47], in Germany[48].
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[10]. Eric of Pomerania's mother was Maria of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[11].
Who was Eric of Pomerania married to?
Eric of Pomerania's spouses include Philippa of England[12] and Cecilia[13].
What did Eric of Pomerania do for work?
Eric of Pomerania worked as a monarch[5].
What awards did Eric of Pomerania receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[24].