The Armistice of Copenhagen of 1537 ended the Danish war known as the Count's Feud. No formal peace was signed but the Swedish debt to Lübeck was considered settled, and the trade monopoly of Lübeck in Sweden came to an end.
Armistice of Copenhagen (1537)
Resolution: Successfully concluded the Danish conflict commonly referred to as the Count's Feud (1534-1536).
Entities involved: Denmark, Lübeck, and Sweden
Key Outcomes
Termination of Hostilities: The interested parties have ceased the fight without entering into a formal peace treaty.
The Swedish debt to Lübeck has been officially resolved, relieving all financial responsibilities.
The trade monopoly held by Lübeck in Sweden was abolished, thereby allowing other entities to engage in commerce in Sweden.
Significance
Economic Impact: The event caused a notable change in the patterns of commerce, resulting in a decrease in Lübeck's importance on Swedish trade.
Political stability: Facilitated the stabilisation of the region following a period of heavy strife.
Future Relations: Establish the foundation for forthcoming diplomatic and economic engagements among Denmark, Sweden, and Lübeck.
