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| − | The treaty between Emperor Charles V of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and the [[Schmalkaldic League]] in 1555 that allowed each [[Germany|German]] prince to choose [[Lutheranism]] or [[Catholicism]] for his territory. | + | The '''Peace of Augsburg''' was a treaty between Emperor Charles V of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and the [[Schmalkaldic League]] in 1555 that allowed each [[Germany|German]] prince to choose [[Lutheranism]] or [[Catholicism]] for his territory. |
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Revision as of 21:18, May 29, 2007
The Peace of Augsburg was a treaty between Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire and the Schmalkaldic League in 1555 that allowed each German prince to choose Lutheranism or Catholicism for his territory.