Horik I
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Horik I or Hårik (died 854) was a king of the Danes. He was co-ruler from 813, and sole king from c. 828 until his violent death in 854. His long and eventful reign was marked by Danish raids on the Carolingian Empire of Louis the Pious, son and successor of Charlemagne.
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Horik I | |
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King of the Danes | |
Reign | 813 – 854 |
Predecessor | Harald Klak and Ragnfred |
Successor | Horik II |
Born | Late 8th century Denmark |
Died | 854 Denmark |
Issue | Horik II? |
Dynasty | Sigfredian |
Father | Gudfred |
Religion | Norse paganism |
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