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  Denmark - LoveToKnow 1911
The Cattegat is divided from the Baltic by the Danish islands, between the east coast of the Cimbric peninsula in the neighbourhood of the German frontier and south-western Sweden.
Denmark, however, is nowhere low in the sense in which Holland is; the country is pleasantly diversified, and rises a little at the coast even though it remains flat inland.
The population of Denmark in 1901 was 2,449,540.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Valdemar I of Denmark
Eric I of Denmark (born circa 1070 - died 1103) was king of Denmark following his brother Olaf I in 1095.
Erik X (c 1180 – 1216), Erik Knutsson (Eric son of Canute) was the King of Sweden between 1208 and 1216.
Denmark was at the height of its power but in 1223 Valdemar was captured by his vassal, the Count of Schwerin and was released in 1226 only at the condition of giving up most of his conquests in north Germany.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Valdemar-I-of-Denmark   (1258 words)

  
  Eric V of Denmark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eric V "Klipping" (1249-1286) was King of Denmark (1259-1286) and son of Christopher I.
The Pope seemingly agreed, but it never became an issue; Eric was succeded by his son, who was named Eric after his uncle, Eric IV "Ploughpenny".
Eric Klipping was assasinated November 22, 1286, and a number of the nation's most powerful noblemen, led by Marsk Stig Andersen Hvide were outlawed by the Danish court.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eric_V_of_Denmark   (235 words)

  
 Denmark. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Denmark’s main exports are agricultural and industrial machinery, teak and oak furniture, meat, fish, and metals and metal manufactures; the chief imports are machinery, metals, motor vehicles, and fuels.
Denmark was involved in numerous wars with Sweden and other neighbors; the participation of Christian IV (reigned 1588–1648) in the Thirty Years War (1618–48) and the wars of Frederick III (reigned 1648–70) with Sweden caused Denmark to lose its hegemony in the north to Sweden.
Denmark was defeated and agreed in the London Protocol of 1852 to preserve a special status for the two duchies.
www.bartleby.com /65/de/Denmark.html   (1996 words)

  
 Eric V of Denmark -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Eric V "Klipping" (1249-1286) was King of (A constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea) Denmark (1259-1286) and son of (additional info and facts about Christopher I) Christopher I.
The Pope agreed, but it never became an issue; Eric was succeded by his son, who was named (additional info and facts about Eric) Eric after his uncle, (additional info and facts about Eric IV "Ploughpenny") Eric IV "Ploughpenny".
Eric Klipping was assassinated in October, 1286, and a number of the nation's most powerful noblemen, led by Margrave Stig Andersen Hvide were outlawed by the Danish court.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/er/eric_v_of_denmark.htm   (215 words)

  
 Eric E. References
Eric E. is a talented singer and guitarist with a driving acoustic sound that touches on many styles, and is especially rhythmic.
Eric E. does not use drum machines or synthesized backup parts, just the pure ’unplugged’ sound of his voice and guitar, which listeners often comment “sounds like a whole band’.
Eric desires to communicate on a deep level, transparently sharing his spirituality, life experiences, and hopes, in a spontaneous, fun and often humorous way that will plant itself deeply in the memory of each listener.
www.eric-e.com /bio.asp   (454 words)

  
 Eric Peterson's Genealogy - pafg12 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
was born in 1667/1668 in Hoenstrup By,, Denmark(?).
was born in 1674 in Of Ugilt, Hjorring, Denmark and was christened in,, Denmark.
She died in,, Denmark and was buried on 3 Jun 1748 in Ugilt, Hjorring, Denmark.
members.cox.net /ericleepeterson/genealogy/pafg12.htm   (692 words)

  
 Scientology associated deaths - Starved to death in Denmark
Eric was born in Aubervilliers, in France in June 1966.
Eric lived under miserable conditions, with plastic instead of glass in the windows summer and winter and under quite debatable hygienic conditions.
Eric took her out of her misunderstanding and explained to her that only the name Sea Organization sounds as the navy.
www.whyaretheydead.net /Eric_Rubio_36/et-sect-era020819.html   (2764 words)

  
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Eric II More than one person in history is known as Eric II: Eric II of Denmark Eric II of Norway Eric II of Pomerania T...
Eric II of Norway Eirik Magnusson, king of 1299.
Margrethe II of Denmark Margrethe Alexandrine Þorhildur Ingrid (born Denmark.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/ii.html   (8085 words)

  
 Christian I of Denmark - Biocrawler definition:Christian I of Denmark - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Christian I of Denmark (1426 – 1481), Danish monarch and union king of Denmark (1448 – 1481), Norway (1450 – 1481) and Sweden (1457 – 1464), under the Kalmar Union.
Euphemia of Sweden herself was the sister of King Magnus II of Sweden (King Magnus Eriksson) and daughter of Duke Eric of Sudermannia, the second son of Magnus I of Sweden (King Magnus Ladislaus Birgersson).
Denmark was his most important center of power, and the hereditary Kingdom of Norway produced his heirs a bulwark which made other, elective monarchies to choose them, in order to preserve the union.
www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/Christian_I_of_Denmark   (973 words)

  
 Scientology associated deaths - Eric Rubio starved to death
There will be a special issue of et-sect-era on August 19th, where Eric's life and daily battle until he lost it at the beginning of this year will be depicted.
Eric Rubio kam 1994 nach Dänemark um sich sich der Elite von Scientology anzuschliessen: der Sea Organisation.
They were the one who knew Eric best and followed him from the time he came to Denmark, until almost the last days of his life.
www.whyaretheydead.net /Eric_Rubio_36/index.html   (585 words)

  
 CalendarHome.com - - Calendar Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
He placed his nephew on the Danish throne, was made the regent of Denmark and at the same time he secured the separation of Schleswig from Denmark by the so-called Constitutio Valdemariana which made the ground of the long-standing German influence on South Jutland.
In Denmark he is traditionally regarded a scoundrel and a “German tyrant” and his murder has been viewed as one of the highlights of Danish history, having inspired Danish poets and authors as late as during the German occupation of Denmark 1940-1945.
During his marriage to a niece of Eric VI and Christopher he in fact became the ancestor of the present Danish Royal family.
encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Gerhard_III_of_Holstein   (651 words)

  
 Chapter 28. Families Having Multiple Connections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Eric IV 'Plough-Penny' Christoffer I [King of Denmark] [King of Denmark] 1216-1250 1219-1259
Sophie of Denmark Gerhard II Eric V 'Klipping' [Princess of Denmark] [Count of Holstein] [King of Denmark] 1235-1280
Ingeborg of Sweden--=-----Gerhard II Heinrich I Rixa of Denmark [Princess of Sweden]
members.aol.com /rfield/denmark.html   (217 words)

  
 CalendarHome.com - - Calendar Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
He was probably born at Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, the son of Duke John of Pfalz-Neumarkt and Catherine Vratislava, sister to Eric of Pomerania.
As the nephew of Eric of Pomerania, Christopher, who was rather unfamiliar to Scandinavian conditions, was chosen by the Danish nobility as the successor to his uncle, first as regent from 1439, and then as king from 1440.
During his reign Copenhagen was made permanently the capital of Denmark (municipal charter of 1443).
encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Christopher_of_Bavaria   (414 words)

  
 Augustus Hare Society Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Either Hamburg or Lübeck must be the starting-point for the overland route to Denmark, and the old free city of Lübeck, though quite a small place, is one of the most remarkable towns in Germany.
Though his family is said to have descended from the Danish king Harold Stildetand, he was born (in 1770) the son of one Gottschalk, who, half workman, half artist, was employed in carving figures for the bows of vessels.
The district around Roeskilde, and indeed the greater part of Denmark, is devoted to corn, for there is no country in Europe, except England and Belgium, which can compete with this as a corn-grower.
members.tripod.com /augustus-hare/sketchesindenmark.html   (2871 words)

  
 Hey, Gay Eric! Apply to Be My Boyfriend
Erics of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The name Eric is Scandinavian for “complete ruler.” Denmark and Sweden have each had seven kings named Eric or Erik.
Eric Bentley, playwright, theater director and critic, still works and lives in New York.
www.heygayeric.com   (346 words)

  
 CD Baby: ERIC STECKEL BAND: A Few Degrees Warmer
Eric's passion for the Blues and natural command of the scene enabled him to eventually share the stage with nationally known artists including Bob Margolin, Debbie Davies, James Armstrong, Steve Guyger, Kenny Neal, Chris Beard, Tommy Castro, Joe Kubek, Bnois King, Solomon Burke, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Hubert Sumlin.
ERIC has astounded the entire band, we have now set fire to all our guitars and are now taking up gardening as a hobby and leave the guitar stuff to the lad who has it all going on......
Eric is a fabulous guitarplayer but of course his voice is of a eleven year old kid.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/ericsteckel   (4677 words)

  
 Eric II of Denmark - Definition, explanation
Erik II Emune, died September 18, 1137) was king of Denmark between 1135 and 1137.
He was an illegitimate son of Eric I of Denmark.
King Eric's nephew Erik Håkonssøn stepped forward with sword in hand, but the nobleman told him to calm down, seeing as how he - Eric - was next in line for the throne, being the only adult male in the royal family: "-Put away thine mace, young Eric.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/e/er/eric_ii_of_denmark.php   (265 words)

  
 Saint Patrick's Church: Saints of May 18
Eric IX, son of Jedvard of Vastergotland, claimed the throne of Sweden in 1150 through his marriage to Princess Christine and reigned as king for ten years.
In reaction to Eric's insistence that tithes be paid to support the Church as they were elsewhere in Europe, some Swedish nobles joined forces with Magnus, son of the king of Denmark.
Saint Eric is portrayed in art as a young king being murdered during Mass with the bishop Henry of Uppsala (Roeder).
www.saintpatrickdc.org /ss/0518.htm   (2356 words)

  
 CD Baby: ERIC STECKEL BAND: High Action
Although Eric would later earn a return invitation by popular demand in 2004, it was the 2003 festival where Eric was introduced by John Mayall as the youngest person ever on stage with the Bluesbreakers.
Eric left a lasting impression on Mayall and in the Summer of 2004, Eric appeared in Sweden, Norway and Denmark as a special guest with John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers during their Scandinavian Tour.
Eric now resides in Jacksonville, Florida and the ESB continues to forge ahead by performing at selected clubs and festivals.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/ericsteckel2   (2681 words)

  
 The International Eric Jacobsen Page
Eric Jacobsen - Serves on the board of directors of Operation Lifesaver, and organization dedicated to improving safety at roadway rail crossings.
Eric L and Eric W Jacobsen - A father and son duo who run an electrical contracting firm in Vancouver, B.C. Erik Jacobsen - Teaches computer science at Aarhus Business College, Denmark.
Eric Jacobsen - Singer-Songwriter in Tokyo, and Tokyo Correspondent for GoGaGa.
members.cox.net /ejacobsen1/whichej.htm   (1747 words)

  
 History of the Royal House of Denmark
Eric's sister Catherine m 1407 John of Bavaria, Count Palatine of Neumarkt, and had issue a son Christopher III (d 1448), King of Denmark 1440, Sweden 1441, and Norway 1442.
Christian of Oldenburg elected Christian I, King of Denmark 1448 and Norway 1450, reigned as King of Sweden 1457-64, Duke of Schleswig and Count of Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, etc 1460 (Duke from 1474).
Christian, Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, later Christian IX, King of Denmark, son of Duke Wilhelm of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b 4 Jan 1785; d 17 Feb 1831), was designated as immediate successor to his kinsman, King Frederik VII by Treaty dated 8 May 1852 and the revised Danish Law of Succession of 31 July 1853.
www.chivalricorders.org /royalty/gotha/denmark.htm   (538 words)

  
 Saint Patrick's Church: Saints of January 19
By this time, Denmark itself had been largely evangelized by the English and was nominally a Christian kingdom.
Henry was with King Saint Eric of Sweden during the latter's crusade into Finland, in 1154, to punish to Finnish pirates who repeatedly invaded Sweden.
Eric offered peace and the Christian faith, both of which were refused by the Finns.
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 Denmark
Denmark supported Napoléon, for which it was punished at the Congress of Vienna in 1815 by the loss of Norway to Sweden.
Denmark was the only occupied country in World War II to save all its Jews from extermination, by smuggling them out of the country.
Denmark was a strong ally to the U.S. during the Iraq war, one of five countries to contribute combat troops (the others were the U.S., UK, Australia, and Poland).
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 Eric Garcia's Tennis Everyone - Instructional DVD
Eric has taught at some of the finest tennis clubs throughout Florida, including the prestigious Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo.
Eric is currently a teaching pro at the Coral Oaks Tennis Club in Miami.
Eric has taught all ages, levels, and walks of life.
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 It’s a Girl! | Eric’s Tips   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
If you think about it Eric you have done something, you made your wife happy enough so she gave you two another child.
Eric; my wife and I have 2girls and 2 boys, now all grown with familys and some with grand kids.
Eric, She is beautiful, congratulations and may you always realize how lucky you are and the responsibility you have to her and the rest of your family.
www.ericstips.com /tips/its-a-girl   (4500 words)

  
 Boxing News -- 24 hours/day - Reload often!
He is WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler of Denmark (36-0, 27 KOs).
Eric Lucas is a very physically strong and experienced fighter, a former world champion.
Boxing was really booming in Denmark a few years ago with heavyweight Brian Nielsen.
www.fightnews.com /coster36.htm   (715 words)

  
 The WWW Virtual Library: West European Studies; Denmark; bibliography.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Denmark: small state with a big voice." In The European Union and the member states: cooperation, coordination, and compromise.
The referendum in Denmark on 28 May 1998 on the ratification of the Amsterdam Treaty: the views of political parties and groups in their own words.
Denmark, an anxious or reluctant European?: a study of Denmark's attitude toward the European Union against the background of its political traditions and internat political structure.
www.library.pitt.edu /subject_guides/westeuropean/wwwes/mspr-d-b.html   (6649 words)

  
 Niels of Denmark - TheBestLinks.com - 1134, 1064, List of Danish monarchs, Eric I of Denmark, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The excact year of his birth is not known, but he was supposedly born in the mid-1060s, and so was around forty years of age at the time.
However, when Niels and Magnus landed at Fodevig bay in Scania just before midsummer, determined to finish off Eric once and for all, they were taken by surprise by a contingent of German soldiers on horses, Niels' army were slaughtered before they had time to regroup, and Magnus was slain.
He and his brothers had ruled Denmark for a total of sixty years, and while all of them were remarkable in their own way, Niels was perhaps the best one, the man who finished what his father had started and brought Denmark all the way into the Middle Ages.
www.thebestlinks.com /Niels.html   (571 words)

  
 Margaret   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Margaret was the daughter of the king of Denmark, and married to the king of Norway.
After her father's death, she had her son, Olaf, elected king of Denmark and governed in his stead, as she also did in Norway after her husband's death in 1380.
As head of the three realms, she had Eric crowned king of Denmark and Sweden in 1397 (he had been accepted as king of Norway in 1389) and had a treaty signed at Kalmar that created a union of all three countries.
www.hyperhistory.com /online_n2/people_n2/women_n2/marg.html   (408 words)

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