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Eryk I Stary
died 854
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryHorik I or Hårik was a king of the Danes. He was co-ruler from 813, and sole king from c. 828 until 850 when he had to accept joint rule with two nephews. He met a violent death in 854. His long and eventful reign was marked by Danish raids on the Carolingian Empire of Louis the Pious, son and successor of Charlemagne.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 800
Date of death
January 1, 854
Denmark
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark
Occupations & fields
sovereign
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