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Eric I, Duke of Mecklenburg_

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Eric I, Duke of Mecklenburg: Son of Albert, King of Sweden.

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Erik, Duke of Mecklenburg was the eldest son and heir apparent of Albert, King of Sweden. Erik played a significant role in his father's attempts to secure and reclaim the Swedish throne. Erik and Albert were defeated in battle of Åsle in 1389 and imprisoned by Queen Margaret I of Denmark. They were released in 1395 against a ransom guaranteed by the Hanseatic League.

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