Erik Eriksen

Danish politician and Prime Minister of Denmark, 1950–1953 (1902–1972)
Person human Q710950
Erik Eriksen
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Erik Eriksen

Summary

Erik Eriksen is a human[1]. He was born in Ringe Parish[2]. He was born on November 20, 1902[3]. He passed away in Esbjerg[4]. He died on October 7, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ringe Parish[2], Erik Eriksen…
  • Erik Eriksen passed away in Esbjerg[4].
  • Erik Eriksen was born on November 20, 1902[3].
  • Erik Eriksen died on October 7, 1972[5].
  • Erik Eriksen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[8].
  • Erik Eriksen worked as a politician[6].
  • Erik Eriksen held the position of President of the Nordic Council[9].
  • Erik Eriksen held the position of President of the Nordic Council[10].
  • Erik Eriksen held the position of Prime Minister of Denmark[11].
  • Erik Eriksen held the position of Danish Minister of Agriculture[12].
  • Erik Eriksen held the position of Danish Minister of Agriculture[13].
  • Erik Eriksen held the position of leader of Venstres Ungdom[14].
  • Erik Eriksen's education included a stint at Q12307074[15].
  • Erik Eriksen received the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16].
  • Erik Eriksen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Erik Eriksen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[18].
  • Erik Eriksen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Erik Eriksen received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Erik Eriksen is recorded as male[21].
  • Erik Eriksen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Erik Eriksen was affiliated with the Venstre[23].
  • Erik Eriksen's family name is recorded as Eriksen[24].
  • Erik Eriksen's given name is recorded as Erik[25].
  • Erik Eriksen's work location is recorded as Copenhagen[26].
  • Erik Eriksen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ringe Parish[2], Erik Eriksen… he was born on November 20, 1902[3].

Education

Erik Eriksen was educated at Q12307074[15].

Career and Affiliations

Erik Eriksen's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include President of the Nordic Council[9], a position[28]; Prime Minister of Denmark[11], a public office[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1848[31]; Danish Minister of Agriculture[12], a position[32], in Denmark[33]; leader of Venstres Ungdom[14]; Chairman of Venstre[34]; and member of the Folketing[35], a member of parliament[36], in Kingdom of Denmark[37].

Recognition

Awards 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], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].

Personal Life

Erik Eriksen was affiliated with the Venstre[23].

Death and Burial

Erik Eriksen died on October 7, 1972[5]. He passed away in Esbjerg[4].

Why It Matters

Erik Eriksen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

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 politician[6].

Where did Erik Eriksen go to school?

Erik Eriksen was educated at Q12307074[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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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . vu.dk. vu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [34] . wikidata.org.
  13. [35] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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