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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.
From 1918 until 1944, Iceland was self-governing, but the Danish king (King Christian X) was the head of state of both Denmark and Iceland. The United Kingdom occupied Iceland on 10 May 1940 to pre-empt German occupation, turning it over to the then-neutral United States in July 1941, before the latter's entry into the war in December 1941.
Christopher II (Christoffer 2.) 1329–1332 (restored) 29 September 1276 second son of Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg: Euphemia of Pomerania c. 1300 six children 2 August 1332 Nykøbing Castle aged 55 Eric (Erik Christoffersen) 1329–1331/32 c. 1307 eldest son of Christopher II and Euphemia of Pomerania: Elizabeth of Holstein-Rendsburg 1330 ...
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Contents. Christopher II. king of Denmark. Learn about this topic in these articles: role in Danish history. In Denmark: Declining royal power and Holstein rule. …was succeeded by his brother, Christopher II, who was forced by the nobles to sign a strict coronation charter; he was also the first king to accept the hof as a permanent institution.
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.
The Danish government and king functioned in a relatively normal manner until 29 August 1943, when Germany placed Denmark under direct military occupation, which lasted until the Allied victory on 5 May 1945.
Aug 10, 2015 · For instance it has been said that Denmark’s king wore a yellow Star of David badge in public to identify himself with Jews who were compelled to wear such a badge to distinguish them from the ...
