Eric V of Denmark, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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King of Denmark
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Place of Birth: Lolland, Region Zealand, Denmark
About Eric V of Denmark
- Eric V Klipping (1249 – 22 November 1286) was King of Denmark (1259–1286) and son of King Christopher I of Denmark.
- From 1259-1266, he ruled under the auspices of his competent mother, Margaret Sambiria (1230-1282).
- 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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