Eric II of Denmark, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Eric II of Denmark

Danish monarch

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1090

Date of Death: 18-Sep-1137

Profession: monarch

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Eric II of Denmark

  • Eric II the Memorable (Danish: Erik II Emune; c.?1090 – 18 September 1137) was king of Denmark between 1134 and 1137.
  • Eric was an illegitimate son of Eric I of Denmark, who ruled Denmark from 1095 to 1103.
  • Eric the Memorable rebelled against his uncle Niels of Denmark, and was declared king in 1134.
  • He punished his adversaries severely, and rewarded his supporters handsomely.
  • He was killed by a subject in 1137 and was promptly succeeded by his nephew Eric III of Denmark.

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