Christopher II of Denmark
Christopher II (Danish: Christoffer 2.; 29 September 1276 – 2 August 1332) 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-total dissolution of the Danish state.
| Christopher II | |||||
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Tomb effigy at Sorø Abbey | |||||
| King of Denmark and the Wends | |||||
| Reign | 1320–1326 | ||||
| Coronation | 15 August 1324 Vordingborg | ||||
| Predecessor | Eric VI Menved | ||||
| Successor | Valdemar III | ||||
| Junior king | Eric Christoffersen | ||||
| Reign | 1329–1332 | ||||
| Predecessor | Valdemar III | ||||
| Successor | Vacant Valdemar IV Atterdag | ||||
| Junior king | Eric Christoffersen | ||||
| Born | 29 September 1276 | ||||
| Died | 2 August 1332 (aged 55) Nykøbing Castle | ||||
| Burial | Sorø Abbey | ||||
| Spouse | Euphemia of Pomerania (m. between 1300 and 1307) | ||||
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| House | Estridsen | ||||
| Father | Eric V Klipping | ||||
| Mother | Agnes of Brandenburg | ||||
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