# Christopher II of Denmark

_King of Denmark_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Christopher II 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 September 1276 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186#P569))
- **Died:** 2 August 1332 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186#P570))
- **Place of death:** Sorø ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Denmark ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186#P27))
- **Occupation:** monarch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186#P106))
- **Spouse:** Euphemia of Pomerania ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Denmark (1329–1332); Monarch of Denmark (1320–1326) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186#P39))

## Questions

**When was Christopher II of Denmark born?**  
Christopher II of Denmark was born on 29 September 1276.

**What positions has Christopher II of Denmark held?**  
Positions held by Christopher II of Denmark include: Monarch of Denmark (1329–1332); Monarch of Denmark (1320–1326).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Christopher II of Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_II_of_Denmark) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q350186](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350186) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Krzysztof2 sorø.JPG by Mariusz Paździora (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Krzysztof2_sor%C3%B8.JPG)

## Licence and attribution

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