Eric III, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg
Eric III of Saxe-Bergedorf (mid 1330s – 1401) was the youngest son of Duke Albert IV of Saxe-Lauenburg and Beata of Schwerin (*?–before 1341*), daughter of Gunzelin VI, Count of Schwerin. Eric was determined for and started a career as cleric. However, after his two elder brothers John III and Albert V had died without heirs, Eric III quit the clergy.
| Eric III | |
|---|---|
Epitaph for Eric III in Ratzeburg Cathedral | |
| Duke of Saxe-Bergedorf-Mölln | |
| Reign | 1370 – 1401 |
| Predecessor | Albert V |
| Successor | Eric IV |
| Born | mid-1330s |
| Died | 1401 |
| Burial | Ratzeburg Cathedral |
| House | Ascania |
| Father | Albert IV of Saxe-Lauenburg |
| Mother | Beata of Schwerin |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cleric until 1370 |
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