Eric II, Duke of Pomerania

Duke of Pomerania-Wolgast
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Eric II, Duke of Pomerania

Summary

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania is a human[1]. He was born in Wolgast[2]. He was born on 1418[3]. He passed away in Wolgast[4]. He died on July 5, 1474[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's place of birth was Wolgast[2].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania passed away in Wolgast[4].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was born on 1418[3].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania died on July 5, 1474[5].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania is buried at Eldena Abbey[8].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's father was Wartislaw IX, Duke of Pomerania[9].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's mother was Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg[10].
  • Among Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's spouses was Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Pomerania[11].
  • A child of Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was Bogislaw X, Duke of Pomerania[12].
  • A child of Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Mecklenburg[13].
  • A child of Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was Catherine of Pomerania, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14].
  • A child of Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was Margaret of Pomerania[15].
  • A child of Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was Casimir VI[16].
  • A child of Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was Elisabeth (I) of Pomerania[17].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania is recorded as male[19].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's family is recorded as House of Griffins[21].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's noble title is recorded as duke[22].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's Commons category is recorded as Eric II, Duke of Pomerania-Wolgast[23].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's given name is recorded as Éric[24].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's given name is recorded as Ericus[25].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's described by source is recorded as Regesta Imperii XIII[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was born in Wolgast[2]. He was born on 1418[3]. His father was Wartislaw IX, Duke of Pomerania[9]. His mother was Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's professions included aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania was married to Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Pomerania[11]. Children include Bogislaw X, Duke of Pomerania[12], 1454–1523[28], awarded the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[29], specialised in politics[30]; Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Mecklenburg[13], 1460–1504[31]; Catherine of Pomerania, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14], 1465–1526[32]; Margaret of Pomerania[15], 1470–1526[33]; Casimir VI[16], 1455–1474[34]; and Elisabeth (I) of Pomerania[17], 1450–1463[35].

Death and Burial

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania died on July 5, 1474[5]. He died in Wolgast[4]. He is buried at Eldena Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Eric II, Duke of Pomerania born?

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's place of birth was Wolgast[2].

Where did Eric II, Duke of Pomerania die?

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania passed away in Wolgast[4].

Who were Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's parents?

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's father was Wartislaw IX, Duke of Pomerania[9]. Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's mother was Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg[10].

Who was Eric II, Duke of Pomerania married to?

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania's spouses include Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Pomerania[11].

What did Eric II, Duke of Pomerania do for work?

Eric II, Duke of Pomerania worked as aristocrat[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . regesta-imperii.de. regesta-imperii.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Regesta Imperii XIII, Polish Biographical Dictionary
    Place of burial Eldena Abbey
    Father Wartislaw IX, Duke of Pomerania
    Sibling Wartislaw X, Duke of Pomerania
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