In the Netherlands province of Guelders, the estates recognise
the claim of Lutheran Duke William of Cleves to their duchy. This
further embarrasses Charles V, whose dominions seem to be all too
rapidly turning to Protestantism in spite of his efforts to the
contrary.
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Editors, Litencyc. "William of Cleves, a Lutheran, succeeds to the duchy of Gelders". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14616, accessed 28 March 2024.]