King of Denmark
1249 Aalholm Castle, Lolland, Denmark.
22 November 1286 (37) Finderup, Viborg, Denmark
NamesEric Christoffersen
King of Denmark Eric V KlippingThe King in a 1282 miniatureKing of DenmarkReign1259–1286Coronation25 December 1259PredecessorChristopher ISuccessorEric VI MenvedRegentMargaret SambiriaBorn1249 Aalholm Castle, Lolland, Denmark.Died22 November 1286 (aged 36–37) Finderup, Viborg, DenmarkBurialViborg Cathedral, Viborg, DenmarkConsortAgnes of BrandenburgIssue among others... Eric VI, King of Denmark Christopher II, King of Denmark Martha, Queen of SwedenHouseHouse of EstridsenFatherChristopher I of DenmarkMotherMargaret SambiriaReligionRoman Catholicism 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) .
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