Johan Rantzau
German statesman
Johan Rantzau was a German-Danish general and statesman known for his role in the Count's Feud. His military leadership ensured the succession of Christian III to the throne, which brought about the Reformation in Denmark. Wikipedia
Born: November 12, 1492, Itzehoe, Germany
Died: December 12, 1565 (age 73 years), Breitenburg, Germany
Great grandchildren: Christian von Rantzau, Elisabeth von Rantzau, Frants Rantzau, and more
Grandchildren: Gert Rantzau, Breide Rantzau, Margarethe Poulsdatter af Rantzau, and more
Grandparents: Magdalene Hammersbüttel and Olde Detlev Buchwald in Sierhagen
Great-grandparents: Detlev Buchwald in Haselburg and Markvard Hammersbüttel