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Thirty Years' War (jun 23, 1557 – feb 26, 1565)

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Bohemians try to have Protestant king; Austrian & Spanish Hapsburg armies ravage Bohemia. Sweden (encouraged by France) helps overcome Hapsburgs. Treaty of Westphalia gives Austrians control of eastern states. German territories remain fragmented.

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jun 23, 1557
feb 26, 1565
~ 7 years and 8 months