Erik of Pomerania ruled over the Kalmar Union from 1396 until 1439. He was initially co-ruler with his great-aunt Margaret I until her death in 1412. Erik is known as Erik III as King of Norway (1389β1442), Erik VII as King of Denmark (1396β1439) and has been called Erik XIII as King of Sweden. Erik was ultimately deposed from all three kingdoms of the union, but in 1449 he inherited one of the partitions of the Duchy of Pomerania and ruled it as duke until his death in 1459. His epithet of Pomerania was a pejorative intended to insinuate that he did not belong in Scandinavia.
Eric of Pomerania, King of Norway, Denmark and Sweden (born 1382)
On September 24, in the year 1459, Eric of Pomerania, King of Norway, Denmark and Sweden (born 1382). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of September 24, one of 419 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Erik of Pomerania. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 24, 1459 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 June 2026.
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