Philippa of England

mid-1394 - 5 January 1430

House: Lancaster

Titles: Queen of Denmark, Queen of Norway, Queen of Sweden

Philippa of England, also known as Philippa of Lancaster, served as Queen of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from 1406 until her death in 1430, through her marriage to King Eric of the Kalmar Union. She was born to King Henry IV of England and his first wife Mary de Bohun, and was the younger sister of King Henry V. Throughout her husband’s reign, Queen Philippa was actively involved in state affairs and was appointed regent of Denmark between 1423 and 1425.

Notable events

mid-1394
Born at Peterborough Castle, England
26 October 1406
Married Eric of the Kalmar Union and became Queen consort of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway
1423
Appointed as regent of Denmark
1425
Ended regency in Denmark
5 January 1430
Passed away at Vadstena Abbey, Sweden

Other details

Death: Died at the age of 35 on 5 January 1430 at Vadstena Abbey, Sweden, and was buried at Cloister Church at Vadstena, Linköping.

Reign: 23 years and 71 days

Children: 0

Marriages: Spouse was Eric, King of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

Parents: Father was Henry IV, King of England and mother was Mary de Bohun.

Sources

Compiled from various 3rd hand sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/