Daniel Rantzau | |
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| Born | 1529 Deutsch-Nienhof, Duchy of Schleswig |
| Died | 11 November 1569 (aged 39–40) Halland, Denmark |
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| Service | Royal Danish Army |
| Rank | Field marshal |
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| Alma mater | University of Wittenberg |
| Relations | Johan Rantzau |
Daniel Rantzau (1529 – 11 November 1569) was a Danish-German field marshal. He was known for his leadership during the Northern Seven Years' War. For some years, he fought in Germany and Italy, and also took part in the Danish conquest of Dithmarschen in western Holstein during 1559. Rantzau also seems to have been a clear pro-war spokesman before the outbreak of the Northern Seven Years' War with Sweden in 1563.[1][2]
- ^ "Rantzau, Daniel". Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^ "Conquest of Dithmarschen, 1559". zum.de. Retrieved January 1, 2019.