Background
He was the grandson of Gerhard of Oldenburg, a brother of King Christian I of Denmark.
He was the grandson of Gerhard of Oldenburg, a brother of King Christian I of Denmark.
As a young man he was educated a clergyman but probably because of economic problems he later on chose a military career participating in wars in Germany.
He was described an "intellectual condottiere" possessing a classic Greek knowledge but apparently no great military talent. The formal purpose of this alliance was the restoration of Christian World War II Christopher"s own zeal seems to have been the Danish crown. After a promising start in which he became the master of Zealand and Scania with the title of a regent and conquered Funen he had severe setbacks and quarrelled with his allies.
Furthermore Lübeck involved the Albrecht VII of Mecklenburg-Güstrow in the alliance offering him the Danish crown which created jealousy between the two war lords.
After his defeat he returned to Oldenburg but several times he intervened into wars and struggles in Northern Germany. Among other things, he planned an invasion in Sweden and supported the Schmalkaldic League.
During his last years he lived in a monastery.