Christophe of Bavaria
king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden 1442-1448
1416 — 1448
Quick Facts
Profession
king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden 1442-1448
Born
February 26, 1416
Died
1448 (age ~32)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
monarch
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Neumarkt in der OberpfalzDied in Helsingborg
1416
Born in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (1416-02-26)
1440
Positionmonarch of Denmark (1440–1448)
1441
PositionMonarch of Sweden (1441–1448)
1442
PositionMonarch of Norway (1442–1448)
1448
Died in Helsingborg
About
Christopher of Bavaria was King of Denmark, Sweden (1441–48) and Norway (1442–48) during the era of the Kalmar Union. He ruled after the Kalmar Union's King Erik of Pomerania was deposed. Early in his reign he put down two peasant rebellions in Funen and Jutland. He was disliked by the Swedish nobles, as they pointed to his inability to manage harvest failures and to stop Erik's plundering. They also questioned his foreign background.
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Who is Christophe of Bavaria?+
Christopher of Bavaria was King of Denmark, Sweden (1441–48) and Norway (1442–48) during the era of the Kalmar Union. He ruled after the Kalmar Union's King Erik of Pomerania was deposed. Early in his reign he put down two peasant rebellions in Funen and Jutland. He was disliked by the Swedish noble
What does the name Christophe mean?+
The name Christophe means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of French origin.
When was Christophe of Bavaria born?+
Christophe of Bavaria was born on February 26, 1416.
When did Christophe of Bavaria die?+
Christophe of Bavaria died in 1448, at approximately 32 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christophe is of French origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christophe — February 26, 1416
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
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