30 Years' War (jun 15, 1618 – may 16, 1648)
Description:
Begins as a religious war but evolves into a political war when more nations become involved.Was Spain, Poland, some HRE states,
Vs. Netherlands, Sweden. Catholic France helped Lutherans against Catholic Hapsburg Family because they wanted power and feared a unification of Europe. Last big religious war.
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Date:
jun 15, 1618
may 16, 1648
~ 29 years