Erik Skeel

Danish politician, estate owner
Person human Q6179635
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Erik Skeel

Summary

Erik Skeel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rørby[2]. He was born on February 22, 1818[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on November 5, 1884[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6], estate owner[7], and politician[8].

Key Facts

  • Erik Skeel's place of birth was Rørby[2].
  • Erik Skeel passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Erik Skeel was born on February 22, 1818[3].
  • Erik Skeel died on November 5, 1884[5].
  • Erik Skeel is buried at Aaby Church[9].
  • Erik Skeel held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Erik Skeel's professions included civil servant[6].
  • Erik Skeel worked as an estate owner[7].
  • Erik Skeel's professions included politician[8].
  • Erik Skeel held the position of Minister of the Interior of Denmark[11].
  • Erik Skeel received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[12].
  • Erik Skeel received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].
  • Erik Skeel received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Erik Skeel received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Erik Skeel received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Erik Skeel is recorded as male[17].
  • Erik Skeel's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Erik Skeel's family is recorded as Skeel family[19].
  • Erik Skeel's Commons category is recorded as Erik Skeel[20].
  • Erik Skeel's family name is recorded as Skeel[21].
  • Erik Skeel's given name is recorded as Erik[22].
  • Erik Skeel's given name is recorded as Vilhelm[23].
  • Erik Skeel's given name is recorded as Robert[24].
  • Erik Skeel's birth name is recorded as Erik Vilhelm Robert Skeel[25].
  • Erik Skeel's name in native language is recorded as Erik Skeel[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rørby[2], Erik Skeel… he was born on February 22, 1818[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[6], estate owner[7], and politician[8]. Erik Skeel held the position of Minister of the Interior of Denmark[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[12], a grade of an order[27], in Denmark[28], founded in 1808[29]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37].

Death and Burial

Erik Skeel died on November 5, 1884[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Aaby Church[9].

FAQs

Where was Erik Skeel born?

Erik Skeel's place of birth was Rørby[2].

Where did Erik Skeel die?

Erik Skeel passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Erik Skeel do for work?

Erik Skeel worked as civil servant[6], estate owner[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Erik Skeel receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[12], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . gravsted.dk. gravsted.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of burial Aaby Church
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Denmark
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