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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.
- 1320–1326
- Agnes of Brandenburg
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. Biography.
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.
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Oct 8, 2023 · Christian II. One of Denmark’s kings with the worst reputations, today King Christian II is regarded as a tyrannical despot who went to war with Sweden in an attempt to keep control...
Mar 3, 2023 · Birthplace: Avnsbjorg, Sjorslev, Viborg, Viborg Amt, Danmark (Denmark) Death: August 02, 1332 (55) Nykøbing Slot, Nykøbing (Falster), Maribo Amt, Danmark (Denmark) Place of Burial: Sorø, Sorø Amt, Danmark. Immediate Family: Son of Eric V Klipping, King of Denmark and Queen Agnes af Brandenburg, of Brandenburg.
- Viborg
- September 29, 1276
- Inger Iversdatter Lunge
- Sorø, Sorø Amt, Danmark
At the outset of World War II in September 1939, Denmark declared itself neutral, but that neutrality did not prevent Nazi Germany from occupying the country almost immediately after the outbreak of war; the occupation lasted until Germany's defeat. The decision to occupy Denmark was taken in Berlin on 17 December 1939. [1]
Christopher I (Danish: Christoffer I) (1219 – 29 May 1259) was King of Denmark between 1252 and 1259. He was the son of Valdemar II of Denmark by his second wife, Berengaria of Portugal . He succeeded his brothers Eric IV Plovpenning and Abel of Denmark on the throne.
