Eric VI of Denmark
Eric VI Menved (1274 – 13 November 1319) was King of Denmark (1286–1319). 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 his age, his mother ruled for him until 1294.
| Eric VI Menved | |||||
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Eric VI on his tomb | |||||
| King of Denmark and the Wends | |||||
| Reign | 1286–1319 | ||||
| Coronation | 25 December 1287 | ||||
| Predecessor | Eric V Klipping | ||||
| Successor | Christopher II | ||||
| Regent | Agnes of Brandenburg | ||||
| Born | 1274 | ||||
| Died | 13 November 1319 (aged 44–45) Roskilde | ||||
| Burial | St. Bendt's Church | ||||
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| House | Estridsen | ||||
| Father | Eric V of Denmark | ||||
| Mother | Agnes of Brandenburg | ||||
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