Eric VI of Denmark

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:King_of_Norway
gptkbp:birth_year 1288
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Viborg_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Margaret_of_Denmark
gptkb:Eric_of_Denmark
gptkb:Valdemar_of_Denmark
gptkb:Christopher_II_of_Denmark
gptkbp:death_year 1319
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:historic_house
gptkbp:father gptkb:Eric_V_of_Denmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eric VI of Denmark
gptkbp:known_for Conflict with the Church
Conflict with the nobility
Support for the arts and education
Strengthening the Danish monarchy
Promotion of religious tolerance
Establishment of royal courts
Support for the arts and sciences
Involvement in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire
Establishing a more centralized government
Involvement in the politics of Scotland
Support for the merchant class
Involvement in the politics of the Baltic states
Support for the construction of churches and monasteries
Support for the establishment of guilds and trade unions
Diplomatic marriages to strengthen alliances
Support for the development of towns and cities
Cultural patronage during his reign
Promotion of peace and stability in the region
Military campaigns against Sweden
Legal reforms in Denmark
Relations with the Hanseatic League
Involvement in the politics of the Baltic Sea region
Conflict with the Swedish crown
Promotion of Danish language and literature
Efforts to reduce the power of the nobility
Efforts to strengthen the Danish economy
Efforts to unify Denmark and Norway
Establishing trade routes in the North Sea
Establishment of royal authority over the nobility
Involvement in the politics of Norway
Promotion of Danish culture and identity
Promotion of Danish law and order
Promotion of fishing and maritime industries
Promotion of public health and welfare
Promotion of social justice in Denmark
Promotion of trade and commerce in Denmark
Strengthening the Danish navy
Support for the rights of common people
Efforts to improve agricultural practices in Denmark
Support for the development of infrastructure in Denmark
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Agnes_of_Brandenburg
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Eric_V_of_Denmark
gptkbp:reign 1286-1319
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Ingeborg_of_Sweden
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Christopher_II_of_Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Norway
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Knytlings
gptkb:Christopher_II_of_Denmark
gptkb:Sweyn_Forkbeard
gptkb:Ingeborg_of_Denmark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6