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Eric III of Denmark

Danish king

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Eric III Lamb was King of Denmark from 1137 until 1146. He was the grandson of Eric I and the nephew of Eric II, whom he succeeded on the throne. He abdicated in 1146, becoming the first Danish monarch to do so voluntarily. His succession led to a period of civil war between Sweyn III, Canute V, and Valdemar I.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Funen wd
Died
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Place of death
Odense wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Spouse
Lutgard of Salzwedel wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Denmark (1137–1146)

Questions

When was Eric III of Denmark born?
Eric III of Denmark was born on 1100 in Funen.
What positions has Eric III of Denmark held?
Positions held by Eric III of Denmark include: Monarch of Denmark (1137–1146).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Eric III of Denmark · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q365064 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Erik lam.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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