1320s in Denmark

March 2023 Denmark-related events during the 1320s Events from the 1320s in Denmark. Incumbents Monarch – Christopher II of Denmark (until 1326),https://denstoredanske.lex.dk/Erik_6._Menved Erik 6. Menved da denstoredanske.dk 2 March 2023Valdemar III of Denmark Events 1320 25 January Christopher II of Denmark signs a håndfæstning and is elected as King of Denmark in Viborg. 1321 Eric Christoffersen of Denmark is elected king alongside his father. 21 January Kolding's oldest known market town rights.https://denstoredanske.lex.dk/Ebeltoft Ebeltoft da denstoredanske.dk 2 March 2023 1324 15 August Coronation of Christopher II and his son Eric Christoffersen. 1325 An alliance between Danish magnates and Gerhard III, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg and John I, Count of Holstein-Kiel, son of Adolf IV of Holstein) start a rebellion. Eric Christoffersen of Denmark is taken prisoner and confined in Haderslev Castle. Christopher II of Denmark is forced to abdicate and go into exile, The 12-year-old Duke Valdemar of Southern Jutland was made king of Denmark under the regent, Count Gerhard III of Holstein. 1326 February The new Knardrup Abbey is settled by monks from Sorø Abbey. Date unknown Skive is incorporated as a market town. Date unknown Vejle is incorporated as a market town. Births c. 1320 Valdemar IV of Denmark (died 1375) c. 1320 Helvig of Schleswig (died c. 1374) Deaths 12 March 1325 – Eric II, Duke of Schleswig (born c. 1290) References Denmark