Eric V of Denmark

Eric V Klipping (1249 – 22 November 1286) 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 1261 and 1262, the young King Eric was a prisoner in Holstein following a military defeat. Afterwards, he lived in Brandenburg, where he was initially held captive by John I, Margrave of Brandenburg (c. 1213–1266) .

Eric V Klipping
The King in a 1282 miniature
King of Denmark and the Wends
Reign1259–1286
Coronation25 December 1259
PredecessorChristopher I
SuccessorEric VI Menved
RegentMargaret Sambiria
Born1249
Aalholm Castle, Lolland, Denmark.
Died22 November 1286 (aged 3637)
Finderup, Viborg, Denmark
Burial
Viborg Cathedral, Viborg, Denmark
Spouse
(m. 1273)
Issue
among others...
Names
Eric Christoffersen
HouseHouse of Estridsen
FatherChristopher I of Denmark
MotherMargaret Sambiria
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