Eric Christoffersen of Denmark

Eric Christoffersen (c. 1307–1332), eldest son of Christopher II of Denmark, was elected king in 1321 and crowned beside his father in 1324 as junior co-ruler. In 1325, sent against the Holstein counts, he was deserted by his troops and captured at Haderslev.

Released in 1330 after marrying the sister of Gerhard III, he fought again when war resumed. Defeated at the Danevirke in 1331, he escaped wounded to Kiel and died soon after, and was later buried at St Bendt's Church in Ringsted.