League of Torgau: a union of Protestant states in the German Empire

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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The Protestant League or Torgau is formed under Elector John of Saxony, Philip, Landgrave of Hesse, the princes of Brunswick-Luneburg, Anhalt and Mecklenberg and the city of Magdeburg. Martin Luther was present in the town and drafted the constitution of the League.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "League of Torgau: a union of Protestant states in the German Empire". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=9970, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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