Eric I of Denmark (1056–1103)

Born 1056 CE, died 1103 CE.

Eric I (c. 1056 – 10 July 1103), also known as Eric the Good or Eric Evergood (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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