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Christopher, Duke of Lolland. Christopher ( Danish: Christoffer Valdemarsen; 1341 – 11 June 1363), Duke of Lolland, was the son of King Valdemar IV of Denmark and his wife, Helvig of Schleswig. Christopher was appointed duke in 1359 and also was selected to succeed as king. He was first mentioned in 1354–55, and in 1358 was sent by his ...
Roskilde. Roskilde Cathedral. Created by: 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑲. Added: Dec 4, 2007. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 23250727. Source citation. Prince of Denmark, known as Junker Christopher, Duke of Lolland (1344–1363). Son of Valdemar IV of Denmark, or Valdemar Atterdag (c. 1320 – October 24, 1375)
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Christopher was appointed duke in 1359 and also was selected to succeed as king. He was first mentioned in 1354–55, and in 1358 was sent by his father to Nyborg to negotiate with representatives of the rebellious Jutes. He became involved in government decisions, and was appointed Duke of Lolland.
- bet abt 1341 and 1344
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- 11 Jun 1363
- Christopher _____, Duke of Lolland
Christopher II ( Danish: Christoffer 2.; 29 September 1276 – 2 August 1332) was King of Denmark from 1320 to 1326 and again from 1329 until his death. He was a younger son of Eric V. His name is connected with national disaster, as his rule ended in a near-total dissolution of the Danish state. [2] [3]
Christopher (Danish: Christoffer Valdemarsen; 1341 – 11 June 1363), Duke of Lolland, was the son of King Valdemar IV of Denmark and his wife, Helvig of Schleswig. Christopher was appointed duke in 1359 and also was selected to succeed as king.
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