Maximilian of Bavaria occupies the imperial city of Donauwörth

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Maximilian, Duke and Elector of Bavaria, occupies the imperial city of Donauwörth. A staunch Catholic who had been educated by the Jesuits, he places the ban of the Empire on this predominantly Protestant city in punishment for the disruption of a Catholic process by a popular mob.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Maximilian of Bavaria occupies the imperial city of Donauwörth". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15648, accessed 19 March 2024.]

15648 Maximilian of Bavaria occupies the imperial city of Donauwörth 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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