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Eric of Pomerania

Type Figure Region Kalmar Union Time 1382–1459 Also known as Erik of Pomerania、Erik VII of Denmark、Erik III of Norway、Erik XIII of Sweden、Bogislaw、博吉斯瓦夫

Eric (1382–1459), originally named Bogislaw, son of Wartislaw VII of Pomerania, was named Nordic heir by Margaret I in 1389;…

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  1. 1389–1400Kalmar · KalmarIn 1389 he was summoned to Denmark by Margaret I for upbringing and renamed Eric; in 1396 proclaimed King of Denmark and Sweden, in 1397 crowned King of the three realms at Kalmar, though Margaret remained the actual ruler.
  2. 1401–1410Copenhagen · DenmarkFrom 1401–1410 he participated in union affairs as co-ruler and married Princess Philippa of England in 1406; during this period Margaret I still dominated Swedish affairs, Hanseatic relations and Baltic order, while Eric gradually received practical training in kingship.
  3. 1412–1459Darłowo · Western PomeraniaAfter Margaret died in 1412 he ruled personally, fixing Copenhagen as Denmark's capital in 1416; conflicts with the Hanseatic League and Swedish nobles led to the Swedish revolt of 1434–1439 and his deposition by the three realms 1439–1442; from 1449–1459 he ruled the Pomerania–Rügenwalde district, dying at Darłowo on 24 September 1459.

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