Battle of Kölleryd
| Battle of Kölleryd | |||||||||
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| Part of the Kalmar War | |||||||||
Drawing of Christian Barnekow's sacrifice during the battle | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Swedish Empire | Denmark–Norway | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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John of Östergötland Jesper Mattson Cruus | Christian IV | ||||||||
| Units involved | |||||||||
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8 cavalry companies 20 infantry companies | 7 cavalry companies | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| c. 2,000–4,000 men | c. 1,500–2,000 men | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| A few killed | 130–400 casualties | ||||||||
The Battle of Kölleryd (Swedish: Slaget vid Kölleryd; Danish: Slaget ved Skillinge/Skillingehed) took place at Skällinge parish on 21 February 1612 during the Kalmar War. The Swedes were commanded by John of Östergötland and Jesper Mattson Cruus, while the Danes were commanded by King Christian IV. The battle ended in a Swedish victory.