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Denmark in 1250

Historical records for Denmark in 1250, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

August

8 August 1250Assassination of Erik IVAbel

Schleswig · House / House of Denmark

Eric IV was apparently slain by two of Abels men after a year-long conflict between the two brothers, and even though Abel and twenty-four noblemen swore an official oath. After a dearly-bought victory over Abel, Erik III negotiates a truce with him but the same year he is taken prisoner by his brother as he passes through Schleswig and is assassinated

8 August 1250Assassination of Erik IVErik IV

Schleswig · House / House of Denmark

After a dearly-bought victory over Abel, Erik III negotiates a truce with him but the same year he is taken prisoner by his brother as he passes through Schleswig and is assassinated

8 August 1250Death of Erik IVErik IV

House / House of Denmark

Death of Erik IV, assassinated

November

1 November 1250SuccessionAbel

House / House of Denmark

Succeeds as King of Denmark

Names involved

AbelErik IV

Places involved

Schleswig

Provenance

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