In 1456, Eric took over Maszewo Land in Farther Pomerania, despite Wassow being not included in his share of Pomerania. This led to conflicts with Otto III, Duke of Pomerania-Stettin and even Eric I. Even though the Pomeranian cities were able to mediate negotiations between the dukes which led to a compromise on 16 January 1457 at Rügenwalde, Eric lost the support of the other Pomeranian dukes with this action.
In August 1457, Eric was hunting in the forests near Horst, belonging not to his lands, but to the Hanseatic city of Greifswald. In further disrespect of the city's rights he ordered local peasants to aid him. Greifswald's mayor Heinrich Rubenow led the burghers of Greifswald and Stralsund in an attempt to arrest Eric. Although the burghers captured his guards, Eric managed to escape. Yet, by now he was not only opposed by his co-ruling Pomeranian dukes, but also by the Pomeranian cities.
After the death of his father, Wartislaw IX, later in 1457, Eric received Pomerania-Wolgast together with his younger brother, Wartislaw X. They split the duchy with Wartislaw X receiving the principality of Rügen (with Rügen, Barth, Tribsees and Grimmen) while Eric received the eastern parts. Upon Eric I's death, in 1459 Eric II gained Pomerania-Stolp and Pomerania-Rügenwalde due to the claims of his wife. Despite being a partitioned duchy in reality, Pomerania was granted to the dukes as one fief to be co-ruled, which meant that several issues had to be acted upon in common. Because Eric did not respect Wartislaw X's rights as a co-ruler, Wartislaw sought for an alliance with the Margraviate of Brandenburg on 6 September 1459 in Angermünde. He pawned the area north of the Brandenburgian Uckermark to Hohenzollern margrave Frederick II and in return became assured of military protection against his brother.
In 1464, Eric's cousin Otto III of Pomerania-Stettin died of the Black Death, leaving both Eric and Wartislaw as well as Brandenburg's Frederick II with claims for inheritance. In 1466 Eric II and Wartislaw X were granted liens by the elector of Brandenburg at Soldin. However the contract was not fulfilled and it came to military intervention. Aware that he would not withstand Brandenburg without allies, Eric sought to settle the conflict by allying with Poland and in 1470 invaded the Brandenburg Neumark. The Brandenburgers had their longtime claims to Pomerania re-verified by emperor Frederick III. The emperor ordered Erich II and Wartislaw X to recognize the suzerainty of Brandenburg. Mecklenburg's Duke Henry took a mediator role and the Mecklenburgian army moved eastward following the Tollense River, a Brandenburgian army advanced to the North from the Uckermark following the Randow River. The campaigns were ended by the Peace of Prenzlau of 31 May 1472 and the Pomeranian dukes gave the pledge of allegiance to the elector. Brandenburg was again granted the right of inheritance of Pomerania upon the extinction of the House of Pomerania.
Eric died in 1474 of a plague-like disease. He was buried in Eldena Abbey near Greifswald and was succeeded by his son Bogislaw X.
Gottfried von Bülow (1877), "Erich II., Herzog von Pommern-Wolgast", Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB) (in German), vol. 6, Leipzig: Duncker & Humblot, pp. 207–211
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Eric II or Erich II between 1418 and 1425 5 July 1474 was a member of the House of Pomerania also known as the House of Griffins and was the ruling Duke of Pomerania Wolgast from 1457 to 1474 He was the son of Wartislaw IX of Pomerania Wolgast and Sophia daughter of Eric IV of Saxe Lauenburg Eric IIEric II Duke of PomeraniaBornbetween 1418 and 1425Died 1474 07 05 5 July 1474WolgastNoble familyGriffinsSpouse s Sophia of Pomerania StolpIssueDetailBogislaw X Sophie CatherineFatherWartislaw IX Duke of PomeraniaMotherSophia of Saxe Lauenburg Contents 1 Life 2 Marriage and issue 3 Ancestors 4 See also 5 SourcesLife EditIn 1451 Wartislaw IX arranged his son s marriage to Sophia daughter of Bogislaw IX of Pomerania Stolp and heiress of Eric I of Pomerania Stolp who had also been king of the Kalmar Union The marriage of these distant relatives granted Eric II access to Eric I s lands in Farther Pomerania Also Eric I arranged the Lauenburg Butow Land at the Pomerelian border to be granted by the Polish king to Eric II on 3 January 1455 as a reward for aiding Poland in her struggles with the Teutonic Knights In 1456 Eric took over Maszewo Land in Farther Pomerania despite Wassow being not included in his share of Pomerania This led to conflicts with Otto III Duke of Pomerania Stettin and even Eric I Even though the Pomeranian cities were able to mediate negotiations between the dukes which led to a compromise on 16 January 1457 at Rugenwalde Eric lost the support of the other Pomeranian dukes with this action In August 1457 Eric was hunting in the forests near Horst belonging not to his lands but to the Hanseatic city of Greifswald In further disrespect of the city s rights he ordered local peasants to aid him Greifswald s mayor Heinrich Rubenow led the burghers of Greifswald and Stralsund in an attempt to arrest Eric Although the burghers captured his guards Eric managed to escape Yet by now he was not only opposed by his co ruling Pomeranian dukes but also by the Pomeranian cities After the death of his father Wartislaw IX later in 1457 Eric received Pomerania Wolgast together with his younger brother Wartislaw X They split the duchy with Wartislaw X receiving the principality of Rugen with Rugen Barth Tribsees and Grimmen while Eric received the eastern parts Upon Eric I s death in 1459 Eric II gained Pomerania Stolp and Pomerania Rugenwalde due to the claims of his wife Despite being a partitioned duchy in reality Pomerania was granted to the dukes as one fief to be co ruled which meant that several issues had to be acted upon in common Because Eric did not respect Wartislaw X s rights as a co ruler Wartislaw sought for an alliance with the Margraviate of Brandenburg on 6 September 1459 in Angermunde He pawned the area north of the Brandenburgian Uckermark to Hohenzollern margrave Frederick II and in return became assured of military protection against his brother burial site of Eric II in Eldena Abbey Greifswald Western Pomerania In 1464 Eric s cousin Otto III of Pomerania Stettin died of the Black Death leaving both Eric and Wartislaw as well as Brandenburg s Frederick II with claims for inheritance In 1466 Eric II and Wartislaw X were granted liens by the elector of Brandenburg at Soldin However the contract was not fulfilled and it came to military intervention Aware that he would not withstand Brandenburg without allies Eric sought to settle the conflict by allying with Poland and in 1470 invaded the Brandenburg Neumark The Brandenburgers had their longtime claims to Pomerania re verified by emperor Frederick III The emperor ordered Erich II and Wartislaw X to recognize the suzerainty of Brandenburg Mecklenburg s Duke Henry took a mediator role and the Mecklenburgian army moved eastward following the Tollense River a Brandenburgian army advanced to the North from the Uckermark following the Randow River The campaigns were ended by the Peace of Prenzlau of 31 May 1472 and the Pomeranian dukes gave the pledge of allegiance to the elector Brandenburg was again granted the right of inheritance of Pomerania upon the extinction of the House of Pomerania Eric died in 1474 of a plague like disease He was buried in Eldena Abbey near Greifswald and was succeeded by his son Bogislaw X Marriage and issue EditEric II married Sophia of Pomerania Stolp With his wife he had nine children Bogislaw X 1454 1523 Casimir ca 1455 1474 Wartislaw after 1465 1475 Barnim after 1465 1474 Elisabeth d 1516 prioress of Verchen Nunnery Sophie 1460 1504 Duke Magnus II of Mecklenburg Schwerin and Gustrow 1441 1503 Margaret d 1526 Duke Balthasar of Mecklenburg 1451 1507 administrator of the prince bishoprics of Hildesheim and Schwerin Catherine ca 1465 1526 Duke Henry IV of Brunswick and Lunenburg 1463 1514 Prince of Wolfenbuttel Mary d 1512 abbess of Wollin NunneryAncestors EditAncestors of Eric II Duke of Pomerania8 Wartislaw VI Duke of Pomerania4 Barnim VI Duke of Pomerania9 Anne of Mecklenburg Stargard2 Wartislaw IX Duke of Pomerania10 Frederick V Burgrave of Nuremberg5 Veronica of Hohenzollern11 Elisabeth of Meissen1 Eric Duke of Pomerania12 Eric II Duke of Saxe Lauenburg6 Eric IV Duke of Saxe Lauenburg13 Agnes of Holstein Plon3 Sophia of Saxe Lauenburg14 Magnus II Duke of Brunswick Luneburg7 Sophia of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel15 Catherine of Anhalt BernburgSee also EditList of Pomeranian duchies and dukes History of Pomerania Duchy of Pomerania House of PomeraniaSources EditGottfried von Bulow 1877 Erich II Herzog von Pommern Wolgast Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie ADB in German vol 6 Leipzig Duncker amp Humblot pp 207 211Eric II Duke of PomeraniaHouse of GriffinsBorn before 1425 Died 5 July 1474Preceded byWartislaw IX Duke of Pomerania Wolgast1457 1474 Succeeded byBogislaw XPreceded byEric I Duke of Pomerania Stolp1459 1474Preceded byOtto III Duke of Pomerania Stettin1464 1474 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Eric II Duke of Pomerania amp oldid 1068324775, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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