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Otto of Denmark (c. 1310 – after 1346) (Danish: Otto Christoffersen) was a Danish prince who was also Duke of Lolland and Estonia. He was the second son of King Christopher II of Denmark and Euphemia of Pomerania. In his childhood his older brother Eric had been elected as junior king of Denmark.
The Duke of Lolland (Danish: Hertug af Lolland) was a Danish title first created for Canute, Duke of Estonia in 1249. The title was frequently held by princes of the Danish Royal family in conjunction with the Duchy of Estonia. List of Dukes of Lolland
Otto was given the titles Duke of Lolland and Estonia and was expected to expand the Danish conquest of Estonia acquired during Livonian Crusade. The Danish nobles for some reason decided not to elect a successor. He was held prisoner in the Segeberg Castle.
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Otto, Duke of Lolland and Estonia (1310-) was a Danish nobleman who was Duke of Lolland and Estonia during the 14th century.
Otto Christoffersen was the second son of King Christopher II of Denmark and was the younger brother of Eric Christoffersen of Denmark. He was given the title "Duke of Lolland and Estonia" and was expected to expand Denmark's Baltic possessions following the Livonian Crusade. His father and brother were deposed in 1326 and reinstated three years la...
Otto of Denmark (c. 1310 – after 1346) (Danish: Otto Christoffersen) was a Danish prince who was also and Estonia. He was the second son of King Christopher II of Denmark and Euphemia of Pomerania.
Otto of Denmark (c. 1310 – after 1346) (Danish: Otto Christoffersen) was a Danish prince who was also Duke of Lolland and Estonia. He was the second son of King Christopher II of Denmark and Euphemia of Pomerania. In his childhood his older brother Eric had been elected as junior king of Denmark.
23 April 1343 – Estonians rise against to the occupying forces of Denmark, the Teutonic Order, and the Livonian Order, starting the Saint George's Night Uprising. 1348 – the black death becomes prevalent in Denmark, arriving, according to legend after a Norwegian plague ship became stranded on Vendsyssel. [1]
