Eric III Lamb was King of Denmark from 1137 until 1146. He was the grandson of Eric I and the nephew of Eric II, whom he succeeded on the throne. He abdicated in 1146, becoming the first Danish monarch to do so voluntarily. His succession led to a period of civil war between Sweyn III, Canute V, and Valdemar I.
- Occupation
- monarch
- Position held
- Monarch of Denmark
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Born
- 1100
- Died
- November 20, 1146, August 27, 1147, 1146
