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Battle of Lutter: Catholic League defeats Danish King Christian IV

The Battle of Lutter (German: Lutter am Barenberge) took place on 27 August 1626 during the Thirty Years' War, south of Salzgitter, in Lower Saxony.

The Battle of Lutter (German: Lutter am Barenberge) took place on 27 August 1626 during the Thirty Years' War, south of Salzgitter, in Lower Saxony. A combined Danish-German force led by Christian IV of Denmark was defeated by Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, commanding an army of the Catholic League loyal to Emperor Ferdinand II.

Christian's campaign plan for 1626 consisted of three parts; while he led the main army against Tilly, Ernst von Mansfeld would attack Wallenstein, supported by Christian of Brunswick. In the event, Mansfeld was defeated at the Battle of Dessau Bridge in April, while Christian of Brunswick's attack failed completely and he died of disease in June.

Historical Significance

The Battle of Lutter (German: Lutter am Barenberge) took place on 27 August 1626 during the Thirty Years' War, south of Salzgitter, in Lower Saxony.

Events Before

  1. Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne

    Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne

  2. Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels

    Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels

  3. English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England

    English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England

  4. Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe

    Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe

  5. Portuguese and Spanish expedition recaptures Salvador (Bahia) from the forces of the Dutch West India Company

    The recapture of Bahia (Portuguese: Jornada dos Vassalos; Spanish: Jornada del Brasil) was a Spanish–Portuguese military expedition in 1625 to retake the city of Bahia (now Salvador) in Brazil from...

Events After

  1. Spanish government goes bankrupt

    Spanish government goes bankrupt

  2. Gunpowder is used in a mining operation instead of mechanical tools in present-day Slovakia, reportedly the first time e

    Gunpowder is used in a mining operation instead of mechanical tools in present-day Slovakia, reportedly the first time explosives had been used in mining

  3. France and Spain sign an accord to fight Protestantism

    France and Spain sign an accord to fight Protestantism

  4. Ottoman pirates begin raids on Icelandic villages, will eventually capture over 400 people to sell into slavery

    Ottoman pirates begin raids on Icelandic villages, will eventually capture over 400 people to sell into slavery

  5. Cardinal Richelieu begins the siege of La Rochelle

    Cardinal Richelieu begins the siege of La Rochelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 27, 1626?
The Battle of Lutter (German: Lutter am Barenberge) took place on 27 August 1626 during the Thirty Years' War, south of Salzgitter, in Lower Saxony. A combined Danish-German force led by Christian IV of Denmark was defeated by Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, commanding an army of the Catholic League loyal to Emperor Ferdinand II. Christian's campaign plan for 1626 consisted of three parts; while he led the main army against Tilly, Ernst von Mansfeld would attack Wallenstein, supported by Christian of Brunswick.
Why is Battle of Lutter: Catholic League defeats Danish King Christian IV significant?
The Battle of Lutter (German: Lutter am Barenberge) took place on 27 August 1626 during the Thirty Years' War, south of Salzgitter, in Lower Saxony.

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