Sweyn III of Denmark

King of Denmark
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Sweyn III of Denmark
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Sweyn III of Denmark

Summary

Sweyn III of Denmark is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1125[2]. He died in Grathe[3]. He died on October 23, 1157[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Sweyn III of Denmark passed away in Grathe[3].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark was born on January 1, 1125[2].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark died on October 23, 1157[4].
  • Burial took place at Viborg Cathedral[7].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's father was Eric II of Denmark[8].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's mother was Thunna[9].
  • Among Sweyn III of Denmark's spouses was Adela of Meissen[10].
  • A child of Sweyn III of Denmark was Luitgard of Denmark[11].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's professions included monarch[5].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark[13].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's religion is recorded as Christianity[14].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark is recorded as male[15].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Estridsen[17].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Sweyn III of Denmark[18].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's family name is recorded as Grade[19].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's given name is recorded as Sven[20].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's given name is recorded as Sveinn[21].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's given name is recorded as Svend[22].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's manner of death is recorded as homicide[23].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[25].
  • Sweyn III of Denmark's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Sven III.'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Sweyn III of Denmark was born on January 1, 1125[2]. His father was Eric II of Denmark[8]. His mother was Thunna[9].

Career and Affiliations

Sweyn III of Denmark's professions included monarch[5]. He held the position of monarch of Denmark[13].

Personal Life

Sweyn III of Denmark was married to Adela of Meissen[10]. A child of him was Luitgard of Denmark[11]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[14].

Death and Burial

Sweyn III of Denmark died on October 23, 1157[4]. He died in Grathe[3]. He is buried at Viborg Cathedral[7].

Why It Matters

Sweyn III of Denmark ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where did Sweyn III of Denmark die?

Sweyn III of Denmark passed away in Grathe[3].

Who were Sweyn III of Denmark's parents?

Sweyn III of Denmark's father was Eric II of Denmark[8]. Sweyn III of Denmark's mother was Thunna[9].

Who was Sweyn III of Denmark married to?

Sweyn III of Denmark's spouses include Adela of Meissen[10].

What did Sweyn III of Denmark do for work?

Sweyn III of Denmark worked as monarch[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . Sapere Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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