30 years's war (jan 23, 1618 – jul 28, 1637)
Description:
separated into three periods between Catholics (HRE) and different countries mainly protestantBohemian: Catholic holy roman emperor was an extreme advocate for Catholicism which posed a threat to Protestants. Protestants revolted with the defenestration of Prague. Maximillan+HRE+Genral Tilly vs Calvinists vs Frederick V at the Battle of WHite in which the hapsburgs were victorious.
Danish Period: Christian IV of Denamrk vs Ferdinand II +Wallenstein and tilly. Rebels took Prague. They declared Christian deposed and elected Frederick V.
Swedish Period: France and Sweden align agaisnt the Hapsburgs. The Battle of Lutzen was a success for protestants and the treaty of prague ended up strengthening the Hapsburgs abd weakening the power of German Protestants.
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Date:
jan 23, 1618
jul 28, 1637
~ 19 years