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Christopher I of Denmark

King of Denmark

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Christopher I 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. Christopher was elected king upon the death of his older brother Abel in the summer of 1252. He was crowned at Lund Cathedral on Christmas Day 1252.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Ribe wd
Died
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Place of death
Ribe wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Spouse
Margaret Sambiria wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Denmark (1252–1259)

Questions

When was Christopher I of Denmark born?
Christopher I of Denmark was born on 1219 in Ribe.
What positions has Christopher I of Denmark held?
Positions held by Christopher I of Denmark include: Monarch of Denmark (1252–1259).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Christopher I of Denmark · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q206315 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Christoffer I Ribe.JPG by Orf3us (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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