As Eric's nephew, Christopher, who was rather unfamiliar with Scandinavian conditions, was elected by the Danish State Council as the successor to his uncle, first as regent from 1439, and then proclaimed King of Denmark at the Viborg Assembly (Danish landsting) on 9 April 1440.
Nepotul lui Eric, Christopher, care era mai degrabă nefamiliar cu condițiile scandinave, a fost ales de Cosiliu de Stat danez drept succesor al unciului său, prima dată ca regent din 1439, apoi a fost proclamat rege al Danemarcei de Adunarea daneză la 9 aprilie 1440.