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War between Christian II and Frederick of Holstein
DateMarch 1523 – January 1524
Location
Result Ducal victory
Territorial
changes
Frederick I becomes king of Denmark
Belligerents
Medieval Denmark Denmark loyal to duke Frederik
Holstein-Gottorp
Lübeck
Supported by:
Danish rigsråd
Medieval Denmark Denmark loyal to Christian II
Commanders and leaders
Duke Frederick
Medieval Denmark Johann Rantzau
Christian II
Søren Norby
Units involved
German mercenaries
Danish peasants
German mercenaries
Strength
Unknown 23.000 men
18 ships