It was first mentioned in writing before 1250 AD, and it served as the capital of the Dithmarschen, a peasant republic with Allies in the Hanseatic league dating from 1468.
It was first mentioned in writing before 1250 AD. It served as the capital of the Dithmarschen with Allies in the Hanseatic league. This Hanseatic league was dating from 1468. The Dithmarschen was a peasant republic.