King Eric VI of Denmark

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:King
gptkbp:birth_year 1274
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Viborg_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Margaret_of_Denmark
gptkb:Eric_of_Denmark
gptkb:Valdemar_of_Denmark
gptkb:Christopher_of_Denmark
gptkb:Benedict_of_Denmark
gptkbp:death_year 1319
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:historic_house
gptkbp:father gptkb:King_Eric_V_of_Denmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Eric VI of Denmark
gptkbp:known_for Conflict with the nobility
Support for the arts and education
Strengthening the Danish monarchy
Promotion of religious tolerance
Promotion of trade and commerce
Promotion of social welfare programs
Support for the arts and culture
Promotion of agricultural development
Promotion of local governance
Consolidating royal power
Encouraging the development of infrastructure
Establishing a system of taxation
Support for the establishment of universities
Promotion of maritime trade
Support for the development of the legal system
Promotion of scientific research and innovation
Diplomatic marriages to strengthen alliances
Encouraging the establishment of guilds and trade associations
Support for the preservation of cultural heritage
Support for the development of towns and cities
Promotion of historical research and documentation
Encouraging the establishment of public libraries
Support for the church and clergy
Encouraging the arts and literature
Encouraging the establishment of charitable organizations
Establishing a system of royal justice
Promotion of international diplomacy and relations
Support for the development of the arts and humanities
Encouraging exploration and trade expeditions
Support for the development of public services
Promotion of cultural exchange with other nations
Cultural patronage in Denmark
Involvement in the Baltic Crusades
Military campaigns against Sweden
Legal reforms in Denmark
Promoting Christianity in the region
Involvement in the politics of the Baltic Sea region
Involvement in the politics of Norway
Strengthening the Danish navy
Building fortifications in Denmark
Encouraging settlement in Greenland
Establishing the Danish National Assembly
Fostering relations with the Holy Roman Empire
Involvement in the politics of the Kalmar Union
Strengthening the Danish economy
Involvement in the politics of the Scandinavian region
Establishing trade relations with the Hanseatic League
Encouraging the establishment of museums and galleries
gptkbp:mother Margaret Sambiria
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:King_Eric_V_of_Denmark
gptkbp:reign_end 1319
gptkbp:reign_start 1286
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Ingeborg_of_Sweden
gptkbp:successor King Christopher II of Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Norway
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:House_of_Hvide
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5