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Battle of Hemmingstedt
- When
- 17 February 1500
- Where
- Near Hemmingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein
- Part of
- Battle of Hemmingstedt
The Ditmarsians defeated the invading forces of King John and Duke Frederick near Epenwöhrden, preserving their republic's independence.
On 17 February 1500, the outnumbered Ditmarsians led by Wulf Isebrand defeated the invading forces of King John of Denmark and Duke Frederick. The battle took place south of the village of Hemmingstedt, near the present village of Epenwöhrden. This victory ended the immediate threat of Danish annexation and secured Dithmarschen's status as an independent peasant republic.
Sources
- Battle of Hemmingstedt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Dithmarschen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-31
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