Birth of Erik I
Birth of Erik I, son of King Sweyn Estridson, by his wife Gunhild Svendsdatter
Role range: 1095-1103
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Erik I Biography and Timeline
Follow Erik I through 3 dated historical records for Denmark.
Erik I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1070–1103Years on this page
1070
1095
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Role range: 1095-1103
1103
Death of Erik I
Death of Erik I, during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem as the first king after the city was conquered during the First Crusade
Role range: 1095-1103
Records, sources and methodology
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