Erik Eriksen

Danish politician and Prime Minister of Denmark, 1950–1953 (1902–1972)
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Erik Eriksen
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Summary

Erik Eriksen was born on November 20, 1902[1], in Ringe Parish[2]. He died on October 7, 1972[3], in Esbjerg[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Brangstrup[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[8]
  • Position held: President of the Nordic Council[9], Prime Minister of Denmark[10], Danish Minister of Agriculture[11], leader of Venstres Ungdom[12], Chairman of Venstre[13], member of the Folketing[14]
  • Educated at: Dalum Landbrugsskole[15]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[18], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Venstre[22]
  • Commons category: Erik Eriksen[23]
  • Family name: Eriksen[24]
  • Given name: Erik[25]
  • Work location: Copenhagen[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[27]
  • Name in native language: Erik Eriksen[28]
  • Different from: Erik Eriksen[29]

Why It Matters

Erik Eriksen has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Erik Eriksen born?

Erik Eriksen was born in Ringe Parish[2].

Where did Erik Eriksen die?

Erik Eriksen passed away in Esbjerg[4].

What did Erik Eriksen do for work?

Erik Eriksen worked as a politician[5].

Where did Erik Eriksen go to school?

Erik Eriksen was educated at Dalum Landbrugsskole[15].

What awards did Erik Eriksen receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[18], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . vu.dk. vu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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