Olaf I of Denmark
Olaf I (Danish: Oluf; c. 1050 – 18 August 1095), 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.
| Olaf I Hunger | |
|---|---|
Coin depicting King Olaf I | |
| King of Denmark | |
| Reign | 1086–1095 |
| Predecessor | Canute IV |
| Successor | Eric I |
| Born | c. 1050 |
| Died | 18 August 1095 (aged 44–45) |
| Spouse | Ingegerd of Norway |
| House | Estridsen |
| Father | Sweyn II of Denmark |
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