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Hildesheim Diocesan Feud (oct 18, 1519 – oct 15, 1521)

Description:

Bishopric of Hildesheim, County of Schaumburg, County of Diepholz, County of Hoya VS Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Principality of Calenberg

Winners: Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Principality of Calenberg


Reasons: prince-bishopric's poor financial circumstances forced them to ask there Nobelmen for land they had pledged, they refused causing tension. And Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was looking for a reason to go to war with Bishopric of Hildesheim so war ensued.

Peace Treaty: Much of Bishopric of Hildesheim was given to Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.

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Date:

oct 18, 1519
oct 15, 1521
~ 1 years and 11 months