Eric VI of Denmark
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Eric VI Menved was King of Denmark. A son of King Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg, he became king in 1286 at age 12, when his father was murdered on 22 November by unknown assailants. On account of hi
Eric VI on his tomb
Seal and counter-seal of Eric VI. The small eagles are references to his mother, Agnes of Brandenburg.
Christopher II of Denmark
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Christopher II was King of Denmark from 1320 to 1326 and again from 1329 until his death. He was a younger son of Eric V. His name is connected with national disaster, as his rule ended in a near-tota
Eric VI of Denmark
…fortress at Rostock. When Erik died in 1319, having survived all 14 of his children, Denmark was bankrupt. He was succeeded by his younger brother Christopher (1276–1332) who ruled Denmark as King Christopher II between 1320 and 1326. Traditionally the rule of Eric VI has been regarded one of the few bright…
Tomb effigy at Sorø Abbey
Drawing of his grave monument in Sorø Abbey Church.