Within two days, Queen Margrethe II will abdicate the Danish throne, becoming the second monarch and first queen to do so. The last abdication in Denmark was in 1146 when Eric III abdicated.
According to the Danish Royal Family, “The last time a Danish monarch voluntarily abdicated the throne during his lifetime was in 1146, when King Eric Ram III abdicated and, in fact, entered a monastery.”
The royal family added: “Thus, although abdication is not a constitutional practice in Denmark, the Danish Succession Act provides that abdication is possible, as section 6 of the Act provides for other provisions.” “It is a prerequisite,” he added. It is based on the death of the monarch and also applies if the monarch renounces the throne. ”
Eric III, also known as Eric Lamb or Eric III, was born around 1100. He was the grandson of King Eric I of Denmark (also known as Eric the Good) and nephew of King Eric II (also known as Eric Emune or Eric). memorable). He succeeded to the throne in 1137 because his uncle was murdered.
According to Aarhus University’s Danish History website, “Eric Lam first appears in sources in connection with the Battle of Fodewig, where he led the cavalry of his uncle Eric Emun’s army. Eric Lam became a member of Eric Emun.” Since Eric was the oldest male in the royal family, he was subsequently elected king. ”
In 1144 she married Lutgard de Stade. They had no children, but Eric had a son Magnus out of wedlock. After only four years, he abdicated the throne. According to Aarhus, “In 1146, Erik seemed to be weakened by illness and abdicated the throne. He became a monk at the Monastery of St. Knud in Odense, where he died in August 1147. He was also buried here. Ta.”
After the abdication of King Eric III, Denmark descended into a civil war and a war of succession, “culminating in a very long dispute between the different lines of the royal family.” De Danske Garderfoninger.
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