Elector Frederick III of the Palatinate prioritises the religious crisis

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.4.1: German-language Writing and Culture: Germany, 500-present.
Vol. editors: Gerhard P. Knapp (University of Utah), Jennifer Marston William (Purdue University), Herbert Rowland (Purdue University), Jill E. Twark (East Carolina University)

Domains

Religious reform

Dates

Date of occurrence 1559-06

Places

Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate (Location)

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Elector Frederick III of the Palatinate, who has just succeeded to the position, prioritises the religious question at the Diet of Augsburg, attempting to delay supplies for war against the Ottomans until religious grievances within Germany have been settled.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Elector Frederick III of the Palatinate prioritises the religious crisis". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14974, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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