Horik I
| Horik I | |
|---|---|
Horik I - 17th century engraving | |
| 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 |
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 850 when he had to accept joint rule with two nephews. He met a 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.