# Horik II

_Danish king_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 840 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2667498#P569))
- **Died:** 870 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2667498#P570))
- **Place of death:** Denmark ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2667498#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Denmark ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2667498#P27))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Denmark (since 854) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2667498#P39))

## 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).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Horik II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horik_II) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2667498](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2667498) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Kong Erik II Barn (Horik II).jpg by Erico Olai Tormio (publisher) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kong_Erik_II_Barn_(Horik_II).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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