Memorial stone in Heide

Last Feud (1559) was a conflict that ended the independence of Dithmarschen, a self-governing peasant republic in what is now northern Germany. A coalition led by Frederick II of Denmark, Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp and John II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Haderslev, launched an invasion to bring the region under control.[1]

The campaign was led by General Johann Rantzau, whose forces defeated the Dithmarschen militia and captured key towns, including Meldorf and Heide.[2]

References

  1. ^ "schleswig-holstein.de - Landesgeschichte - Schleswig-Holstein - Dithmarschens letzte Fehde". www.schleswig-holstein.de. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  2. ^ Hansen, Anne Mette (2024-03-15). "The Danish Conquest of Dithmarschen". manuscript.ku.dk. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Feud
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