Erik Sparre

Swedish diplomat (1550-1600)
Person human Q6184942
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Erik Sparre

Summary

Erik Sparre is a human[1]. His place of birth was Öja[2]. He was born on July 13, 1550[3]. He passed away in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[4]. He died on March 20, 1600[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erik Sparre was born in Öja[2].
  • Erik Sparre passed away in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[4].
  • Erik Sparre died in Linköping[9].
  • Erik Sparre was born on July 13, 1550[3].
  • Erik Sparre died on March 20, 1600[5].
  • Burial took place at Öja Church[10].
  • Erik Sparre's father was Lars Siggesson[11].
  • Erik Sparre's mother was Brita Turesdotter[12].
  • Among Erik Sparre's spouses was Ebba Brahe[13].
  • A child of Erik Sparre was Lars Sparre[14].
  • A child of Erik Sparre was Johan Sparre[15].
  • A child of Erik Sparre was Peder Sparre[16].
  • A child of Erik Sparre was Ture Sparre[17].
  • A child of Erik Sparre was Carl Sparre[18].
  • A child of Erik Sparre was Brita Sparre[19].
  • Erik Sparre held citizenship in Sweden[20].
  • Erik Sparre's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Erik Sparre's professions included politician[7].
  • Erik Sparre held the position of Riksråd[21].
  • Erik Sparre held the position of Lord High Chancellor of Sweden[22].
  • Erik Sparre's education included a stint at University of Padua[23].
  • Erik Sparre was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[24].
  • Erik Sparre is recorded as male[25].
  • Erik Sparre's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Erik Sparre's Commons category is recorded as Erik Larsson Sparre[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Erik Sparre was born in Öja[2]. He was born on July 13, 1550[3]. His father was Lars Siggesson[11]. His mother was Brita Turesdotter[12].

Education

Educated at University of Padua[23], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1222[30], headquartered in Padua[31] and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[24], a university[32], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[33], founded in 1506[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Riksråd[21], a position[35], in Sweden[36] and Lord High Chancellor of Sweden[22], a position[37], in Sweden[38].

Personal Life

Among Erik Sparre's spouses was Ebba Brahe[13]. Children include Lars Sparre[14], a politician[39], 1590–1644[40], of Sweden[41]; Johan Sparre[15], a politician[42], 1587–1632[43], of Sweden[44]; Peder Sparre[16], a jurist[45], 1592–1647[46], of Sweden[47]; Ture Sparre[17], a jurist[48], 1593–1664[49], of Sweden[50]; Carl Sparre[18], a courtier[51], 1595–1632[52], of Sweden[53]; and Brita Sparre[19], 1580–1639[54], of Sweden[55].

Death and Burial

Erik Sparre died on March 20, 1600[5]. Recorded place of death include Linköping Cathedral Congregation[4], a parish of the Church of Sweden[56], in Sweden[57] and Linköping[9], an urban area in Sweden[58], in Sweden[59]. The cause of death was decapitation[60]. He is buried at Öja Church[10].

Why It Matters

Erik Sparre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61]

FAQs

Where was Erik Sparre born?

Erik Sparre's place of birth was Öja[2].

Where did Erik Sparre die?

Erik Sparre passed away in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[4].

Who were Erik Sparre's parents?

Erik Sparre's father was Lars Siggesson[11]. Erik Sparre's mother was Brita Turesdotter[12].

Who was Erik Sparre married to?

Erik Sparre's spouses include Ebba Brahe[13].

What did Erik Sparre do for work?

Erik Sparre worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Erik Sparre go to school?

Erik Sparre was educated at University of Padua[23] and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . sok.riksarkivet.se. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Linköping Cathedral Congregation, Linköping
    Child Lars Sparre, Johan Sparre, Peder Sparre +4
    Cause of death decapitation
    Instance of human
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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