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Christopher I of Denmark
Christopher I was King of Denmark between 1252 and 1259. He was the son of Valdemar II of Denmark by his second wife, Berengaria of Portugal. He succeeded his brothers Eric IV Plovpenning and Abel of Denmark on the throne. Christopher was elected king upon the death of his older brother Abel in the summer of 1252. He was crowned at Lund Cathedral on Christmas Day 1252.
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politics · King of Denmark from 1252 to 1259 · monarch · also Christopher I of Denmark, Christopher I, Denmark
Born 1219 · Died 29 May 1259 · Q206315
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Died 1259-05-29.
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Career landmark: monarch of Denmark (1252–1259).
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Born 1219.
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