Battle of Hemmingstedt

The Battle of Hemmingstedt took place on February 17, 1500 south of the former village of Hemmingstedt. It was an attempt by King John of Denmark and his brother Duke Frederick, who were co-dukes of Schleswig and Holstein, to conquer the Peasants' Republic of Dithmarschen for the Duchy of Holstein. The conflict ended in the victory of Dithmarschen. John was also king of the Kalmar Union at that time.