Erik the Good

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:alliance with the Holy Roman Empire
with the church
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Viking_Age
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Viborg_Cathedral
gptkbp:children unknown children
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:William_the_Conqueror
gptkbp:cultural_contribution patron of the church
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Danish folklore
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced Danish history
gptkbp:cultural_symbol of Danish unity
gptkbp:death_year c. 1080
gptkbp:descendant descendants of the House of Knýtlinga
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations with Norway
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Knýtlinga
gptkbp:father gptkb:Harald_I_of_Denmark
gptkbp:historical_analysis debated by scholars
gptkbp:historical_context during the transition to Christianity
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:Chronicon_Lethrense
limited sources available.
gptkbp:historical_figure in Viking history
gptkbp:historical_impact on Scandinavian politics
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_legacy seen as a unifier
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:historical_research ongoing studies about his reign
gptkbp:historical_role in the Christianization of Scandinavia
gptkbp:historical_significance important figure in Danish history
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Saxo_Grammaticus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Erik the Good
gptkbp:influence on later Danish kings
gptkbp:known_for promoting Christianity in Denmark
gptkbp:legacy considered a benevolent ruler
gptkbp:military_campaign against the Slavs
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Thyra_of_Denmark
gptkbp:narrative featured in sagas
gptkbp:nickname the Good
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Denmark
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Denmark
gptkbp:political_position gptkb:King
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Sweyn_II_of_Denmark
gptkbp:reign c. 1040–c. 1080
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:reputation known for fairness
gptkbp:significant_event conversion of Denmark to Christianity
gptkbp:spouse unknown wife
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Canute_IV_of_Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Norway
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Erik_of_Denmark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7