Elimar I, also known as Egilmar I, was the first Count of Oldenburg. He reigned from 1101 to 1108.
According to some sources, Elimar was the son of Elsa of Brabant and Helyas of Lorraine, identified as the Swan Knight of legend.[1] Elimar married Richenza, who according to the annals of Stade was the daughter of Dedi or of Adalger.[2]
Elimar is the patrilineal ancestor of the House of Oldenburg, which notably has ruled as kings (and queen) of Denmark continuously since 1448, and also as dukes, kings or emperors of several German states, Norway, Sweden, Russia and Greece. Current members of the House of Oldenburg and patrilineal descendants of Elimar include Margrethe II of Denmark, Harald V of Norway, Constantine II of Greece, Charles, Prince of Wales and Christopher, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein (his current senior male line descendant).[1][3]
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Elimar I, Count of Oldenburg
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| New title | Count of Oldenburg 1101–1108 |
Succeeded by Elimar II |