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Horik II

Danish king

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Horik II, also known as Hårik or, in late sources, Erik Barn, was King of the Danes from the fall of Horik I in 854 to an unknown date between 864 and 873. During his reign the Danish kingdom showed tendencies of breaking up. After his demise under unknown circumstances, Denmark entered a long period of obscurity, until the rise of the Jelling dynasty in the 10th century.

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Born
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Died
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Place of death
Denmark wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Denmark (since 854)

Questions

When was Horik II born?
Horik II was born on 840.
What positions has Horik II held?
Positions held by Horik II include: Monarch of Denmark (since 854).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Horik II · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2667498 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Kong Erik II Barn (Horik II).jpg by Erico Olai Tormio (publisher) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Horik II". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/horik-ii. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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