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Loker

Legendary king of the Curonians

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About Loker

Loker was a Latvian.

Loker or Lokero was a legendary Curonian king mentioned in Gesta Danorum. Exiled Danish prince, Hading and an old rover, Lysir attacked his realm, but were defeated.

The text Gesta Danorum, Book One Lysir and Hadding, being bound thus in the strictest league, declared war against Loker, the tyrant of the Kurlanders. They were defeated; and the old man aforementioned took Hadding, as he fled on horseback, to his own house, and there refreshed him with a certain pleasant draught, telling him that he would find himself quite brisk and sound in body.

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Important facts

Nationality
Also known as
Loker (Curonian king)

Frequently asked questions

Who was Loker?

legendary king of the Curonians

What nationality was Loker?

Loker was Latvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Loker

· Wikidata: Q65118126

· DBpedia: Loker (Curonian king)

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