| Eric V Klipping | |||||
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 The King in a 1282 miniature | |||||
| King of Denmark and the Wends | |||||
| Reign | 1259–1286 | ||||
| Coronation | 25 December 1259 | ||||
| Predecessor | Christopher I | ||||
| Successor | Eric VI Menved | ||||
| Regent | Margaret Sambiria | ||||
| Born | 1249 Aalholm Castle, Lolland, Denmark. | ||||
| Died | 22 November 1286 (aged 36–37) Finderup, Viborg, Denmark | ||||
| Burial | Viborg Cathedral, Viborg, Denmark | ||||
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| House | House of Estridsen | ||||
| Father | Christopher I of Denmark | ||||
| Mother | Margaret Sambiria | ||||
Eric V Klipping (1249 – 22 November 1286) was King of Denmark from 1259 to 1286. After his father Christopher I died, his mother Margaret Sambiria ruled Denmark in his name until 1266, proving to be a competent regent. Between 1261 and 1262, the young King Eric was a prisoner in Holstein following a military defeat. Afterwards, he lived in Brandenburg, where he was initially held captive by John I, Margrave of Brandenburg (c. 1213–1266).[1]