Eric VI of Denmark

Names
	Eric Eriksen

Eric VI Menved
Eric VI Menved
	Eric VI on his tomb
King of Denmark and the Wends
Reign	1286–1319
Coronation	25 December 1287
Predecessor	Eric V Klipping
Successor	Christopher II
Regent	Agnes of Brandenburg
Born	1274
Died	13 November 1319 (aged 44–45); Roskilde
Burial	St. Bendt's Church
Spouse	Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden (m. 1296; died 1319)
Names
Names
	Eric Eriksen
House	Estridsen
Father	Eric V of Denmark
Mother	Agnes of Brandenburg

Eric VI Menved (1274 – 13 November 1319) was King of Denmark (1286–1319). A son of King Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg, he became king in 1286 at age 12, when his father was murdered on 22 November by unknown assailants. On account of his age, his mother ruled for him until 1294. ^[1]

Seal and counter-seal of Eric VI. The small eagles are references to his mother, Agnes of Brandenburg.

^ "Kong Erik VI Menved". Danmarks Konger. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

[1] "Kong Erik VI Menved". Danmarks Konger. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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