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Gerhard III, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg

c. 1292–1340 · 14th century · Also known as Gerhard the Great, Gerhard the Bald

Gerhard III (c. 1292–1340), called the Great or the Bald, was Count of Holstein-Rendsburg and the dominant power in Denmark during the interregnum of 1332–1340. After defeating King Christopher II he held Jutland and Funen in pledge and controlled the Duchy of Schleswig as guardian of its young duke. He was murdered at Randers in 1340 by the Jutish nobleman Niels Ebbesen.

Gerhard III, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg
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