Olaf I Hunger of Denmark

Olaf I Hunger (c. 1050–1095), a son of Sweyn II Estridsson, was king of Denmark from 1086. In 1085, as spokesman of the fleet mustered against England, he drew Canute IV's suspicion, was chained and exiled to Flanders. After Canute was killed, Olaf was proclaimed king.

His reign brought harvest failures and famine, whence his nickname, widely seen as punishment for Canute's murder. Royal power ebbed to the magnates. He died in 1095 and was succeeded by Eric the Good.