Martha of Denmark (c. 1272–1341)

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Martha of Denmark (c. 1272–1341)

Queen of Sweden . Name variations: Margaret of Denmark; Margaret Eriksson. Born around 1272; died on March 2, 1341; daughter of Eric V, king of Denmark (r. 1259–1286) and Agnes of Brandenburg (d. 1304); sister of Eric VI Menved (1274–1319), king of Denmark (r. 1286–1319), and Christopher II (1276–1332), king of Denmark (r. 1319–1326 and 1330–1332); married Birger also spelled Berger (d. 1321), king of Sweden (r. 1290–1318, deposed 1318), on November 25, 1298; sister-in-law of Ingeborg (c. 1300–1360); children: Magnus Bergersson (b. 1300); Eric Bergersson; Agnes Bergersdottir; Katherina Bergersdottir .