Christopher I of Denmark
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Christopher I was King of Denmark between 1252 and 1259. He was the son of Valdemar II of Denmark by his second wife, Berengaria of Portugal. He succeeded his brothers Eric IV Plovpenning and Abel of
Imaginary portrait, c. 1575
Christopher I's tomb at Ribe Cathedral.
Eric V of Denmark
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Eric V Klipping was King of Denmark from 1259 to 1286. After his father Christopher I died, his mother Margaret Sambiria ruled Denmark in his name until 1266, proving to be a competent regent. Between
Christopher I of Denmark
…died of natural causes; Christopher's allies, however, called him Krist-Offer ("Christ's sacrifice"). Christopher was succeeded by his son Eric, as Eric V of Denmark. The Danehof became an institution during his rule. It functioned like a national council which had limited advisory and judicial functions…
The King in a 1282 miniature
Memorial cross in Finderup village
"The conspirators ride from Finderup after the murder of Eric Klipping St. Cecilia Night 1286". Painted by Otto Bache, 1882.