What the records say
- When
- 14 Jul 1289 – 16 Jul 1289
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 55.68° N, 12.57° E
- Description
- 1289 between Eric VI of Denmark and Eric II of Norway
Battle of Copenhagen (1289)
Medieval battle in Denmark
The murder of Eric V of Denmark in Finderup in 1286, had political consequences for the Danish nobles who had been in opposition. Several had powerful enemies, and wished to use the opportunity to punish them. As a result, they fled to Norway where the king ensured their protection. At the same time a costly arbitration was concluded between the Norwegian National Board and German merchants.
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