Johan Rantzau

Johan Rantzau
Schloss Breitenburg at Steinburg

Johan (also Johann) Rantzau (12 November 1492 – 12 December 1565) was a German-Danish general and statesman known for his role in the Count's Feud.[1] His military leadership ensured the succession of Christian III to the throne, which brought about the Reformation in Denmark.

  1. ^ Mikael Venge. "Johan Rantzau". Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, Gyldendal. Retrieved January 1, 2019.

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