The Unmemorable Eric the Memorable

Eric the Memorable... You would think with a name like that people would remember who he was. That is not the case with Eric II of Denmark. Most historians can not find a thing on why people should remember this king. I will tell you what I have found. He was born around 1090 CE and died in 1137 CE. He ruled Denmark from 1134 to 1137 CE. He gave land and titles to his followers to keep them happy. He went on a Crusade to Rugen Island in the Baltic Sea in 1136 CE. He was killed by an upset noble in 1137 CE. His nephew Eric III was elected to replace him. Here is one of the only pictures I could find of Eric the Memorable.