# Eric IV of Denmark

_King of Denmark (1216-1250)_

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> Eric IV, also known as Eric Ploughpenny or Eric Plowpenny, was King of Denmark from 1241 until his death in 1250. 
His reign was marked by conflict and civil wars against his brothers.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1216 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Copenhagen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P19))
- **Died:** 10 August 1250 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P570))
- **Place of death:** Schlei ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Denmark ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P27))
- **Occupation:** monarch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P106))
- **Spouse:** Jutta of Saxony ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Denmark (1241–1250) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226#P39))

## Questions

**When was Eric IV of Denmark born?**  
Eric IV of Denmark was born on 1216 in Copenhagen.

**What positions has Eric IV of Denmark held?**  
Positions held by Eric IV of Denmark include: Monarch of Denmark (1241–1250).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Eric IV of Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_IV_of_Denmark) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q350226](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350226) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Erik plovpenning.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erik_plovpenning.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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