Battle of Hemmingstedt (1500 AD)

Battle of Hemmingstedt (Peasantry of Dithmarschen vs Kalmar Union & Denmark) took place in 1500 AD.

Battle facts

Year: 1500 AD
Date: 1500-02-26
Era: Early Modern
Side A: Peasantry of Dithmarschen
Side B: Kalmar Union, Denmark
Commanders (A): Wulf Isebrand
Commanders (B): John, King of Denmark|Frederick, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein|Thomas Slentz
Casualties: approx. 607,000, thereof 360 nobles
Outcome: Dithmarschen peasant victory
Coordinates: 54.147°, 9.072°