Eric I of Denmark

Eric I of Denmark (ca. 1070-July 10, 1103), also known as Eric "Evergood", was King of Denmark following his brother Olaf I in 1095. He was a son of King Sweyn Estridson, by his wife Gunhild Svendsdatter, and he married Boedil Thurgotsdatter.

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1070 - July 10 - 1103 - Denmark - Olaf I - Sweyn Estridson

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He was born in the town of Slangerup in North Zealand.

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Slangerup - Zealand

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On a visit to the Pope in Rome he obtained canonization for his half-brother Canute IV of Denmark, and an archepiscopal in Denmark (now Lund in Scania), instead of being under Hamburg-Bremen.

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Pope - Rome - Canute IV of Denmark - Lund - Scania - Hamburg - Bremen

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He died at Pamphos, Cyprus during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem as the first king after the city was conquered during the First Crusade.

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Pamphos - Cyprus - First Crusade

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He had two sons, Canute Lavard and Harald Kesja. Canute was the eldest, and he was a chivalrous and popular Danish prince. He was murdered January 7, 1131 by his cousin Magnus, the son of then King Niels, who viewed Canute as a likely competitive contender for the throne. His death occurred days before the birth of his child, Valdemar, who himself would become King of Denmark from 1157-1182.

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Canute Lavard - Harald Kesja - January 7 - 1131 - Niels - Valdemar

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