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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway 1280-1312

Around 1280 Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway was born.

In 1295 [her future husband] King Haakon V (age 24) and Isabel Joigny were married. He the son of King Magnus VI of Norway and Queen Ingeborg of Norway.

In 1299 King Haakon V (age 28) and Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway (age 19) were married. He the son of King Magnus VI of Norway and Queen Ingeborg of Norway.

On 15th July 1299 [her brother-in-law] Eric II King Norway (age 31) died. His brother [her husband] Haakon (age 29) succeeded V King Norway. Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway (age 19) by marriage Queen Norway.

In May 1312 Euphemia of Rügen Queen Norway (age 32) died.

On 8th May 1319 [her former husband] King Haakon V (age 49) died.