What caused the Count’s War in Denmark?

The Count’s War (1534–1536) was a civil conflict in Denmark triggered by a succession crisis following the death of King Frederick I in 1533.12

The primary causes included:

• Succession Dispute: After Frederick I died, the Rigsr\u00e5d (Council of the Realm), dominated by Catholic bishops, delayed electing a new king. They feared that the obvious heir, Prince Christian—a staunch Lutheran—would immediately establish Lutheranism as the state religion and undermine the church's power.13
• Foreign Intervention: The city of L\u00fcbeck, a powerful member of the Hanseatic League, sought to regain its declining mercantile supremacy and control over The Sound. To achieve this, they intervened in the conflict under the pretext of restoring the deposed King Christian II to the throne.13
• Internal Unrest: The landing of L\u00fcbeck forces, led by Count Christopher of Oldenburg, sparked support from various factions, including the mayors of Copenhagen and Malm\u00f6, as well as segments of the peasantry who were dissatisfied with the status quo.13