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Eric VI of Denmark. Eric VI Menved (1274 – 13 November 1319) was King of Denmark (1286–1319). A son of King Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg, he became king in 1286 at age 12, when his father was murdered on 22 November by unknown assailants. On account of his age, his mother ruled for him until 1294.
Eric's invasion of Denmark was successful. Several battles were fought at sea, and there the Danish forces, attacked from the east by Slavs, were annihilated. After his victory, Eric kept Denmark for a time, while Sweyn was forced to flee, first to Norway, then to England, and finally to Scotland whose king received the refugee with kindness.
- c. 970 – c. 995
- Olof Skötkonung
- Pagan, possibly briefly Christian
Eric VI Menved was King of Denmark and a son of Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg. He became king in 1286 at age 12, when his father was murdered November 20 by unknown assailants. Since Eric VI was only 12 years old, his mother ruled for him until 1294. Eric VI has been regarded as one of the few bright spots of the...
Eric V of Denmark. 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.
Eric VI of Denmark (1274-12 November 1319) was King of Denmark from 22 November 1286 to 12 November 1319, succeeding Eric V and preceding Christopher II. Eric Menved was born in Denmark in 1274, the son of King Eric V of Denmark. He succeeded his father on his assassination in 1286, and his...
Eric VI of Denmark. Eric VI Menved (1274 – 13 November 1319) was King of Denmark (1286–1319). A son of King Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg, he became king in 1286 at age 12, when his father was murdered on 22 November by unknown assailants. Read more on Wikipedia.
House of Estridsen. King of Denmark. Also known as Eric VI Menved. Born in 1274 in Denmark. Died on 21 November 1319 in Roskilde. See also: Wikipedia , Wikidata (Q359601) Using data from Wikidata: Q359601. Coin, banknote and exonumia catalogue, online collection management, swaps, forum, and more.
