Olaf I, nicknamed Olaf Hunger, was king of Denmark from 1086 to 1095, following the death of his brother Canute IV the Holy. He was a son of king Sweyn II Estridsson, and the third of Sweyn's sons to rule. He married Ingegard, the daughter of Harald Hardråde, but did not have any sons. He was succeeded by his brother Eric the Good.

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Occupation: monarch
Position held: monarch of Denmark
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark
Born: 1050
Died: August 18, 1095

Family

Ingegerd of Norwayspouse Sweyn II of Denmarkfather Ingerid of Denmarksibling Sigrid Svendsdattersibling Sweyn the Crusadersibling Canute IV of Denmarksibling Harald III of Denmarksibling Eric I of Denmarksibling Nielssibling Svend Tronkræversibling Benedictsibling Gyda of Swedensibling

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Occupation: monarch
Position held: monarch of Denmark
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark
Born: 1050
Died: August 18, 1095

Family