Erik XII of Sweden
Swedish king (1339–1359)
1339 — 1359
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish king (1339–1359)
Born
January 1, 1339
Died
1359 (age ~20)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Sweden
1339
Born (1339-01-01)
1356
PositionMonarch of Sweden (1356–1359)
1359
Died
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Erik Magnusson, sometimes known as Erik XII, was a Swedish prince who was formally elected King of Sweden in 1344. He held no real power before 1356, when he led a rebellion against his father, King Magnus Eriksson, forcing Magnus to divide the kingdom with him. Erik then ruled large parts of Sweden and Scania alongside his father until his sudden death in 1359, possibly from the Black Death.
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Who is Erik XII of Sweden?+
Erik Magnusson, sometimes known as Erik XII, was a Swedish prince who was formally elected King of Sweden in 1344. He held no real power before 1356, when he led a rebellion against his father, King Magnus Eriksson, forcing Magnus to divide the kingdom with him. Erik then ruled large parts of Sweden
What does the name Erik mean?+
The name Erik means "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is of English origin.
When was Erik XII of Sweden born?+
Erik XII of Sweden was born on January 1, 1339.
When did Erik XII of Sweden die?+
Erik XII of Sweden died in 1359, at approximately 20 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.
The name Erik is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Erik — January 1, 1339
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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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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