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Sep 25, 1555
Augsburg Peace
Ended struggle between Lutherans and Catholics
Established division between Holy Roman Empire and the Christian Church -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
Ended conflict between Lutheran's and Catholics
Enabled choice for rulers
Established division between Christianity and the Holy Roman Empire -
Period: 1562 to
French Wars of Religion
Civil War between Protestants and Catholics
Catherine de Medicis showed more tolerance for Huguenots
This angered the Guise's -
Aug 24, 1572
Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Catherine de Medicis plotted and was carried out by Roman Catholics
About 3000 Protestants died in Paris and 70000 in all of France -
Edict of Nantes
Granted Protestant rights
Huguenots could worship freely in France in private and some public places
Wasn't allowed in Paris -
Period: to
30 Years War
17th century religious war fought in central Europe
One of the longest wars in history
More than 8 million casualties
Began as a fight over religion but became a fight for control -
Treaty of Westphalia
Ended 30 Years War
Key part of secularization
Strengthened nations forming alliances