Eric I of Denmark
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Eric I[1] (c. 1060 – 10 July 1103), also known as Eric the Good[2][3][4] (Danish: Erik Ejegod), was King of Denmark following his brother Olaf I Hunger in 1095. He was a son of Sweyn II. His mother's identity remains unknown. He married Boedil Thurgotsdatter.
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Eric I | |
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King of Denmark | |
Reign | 1095–1103 |
Predecessor | Olaf I |
Successor | Niels |
Born | c. 1060 Slangerup, Denmark |
Died | 10 July 1103 (aged 42–43) Paphos, Cyprus |
Burial | Chrysopolitissa Basilica, Paphos, Cyprus |
Spouse | Boedil Thurgotsdatter |
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House | Estridsen |
Father | Sweyn II of Denmark |
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