The Thirty Years War by Alek Chilov and Yavor Stoilov

By lapamchushki
  • Dec 13, 1555

    The Peace of Augsburg

    The Peace of Augsburg
    Source 2Source 1The Peace of Augsburg was the first official document that showed the presence of Lutheranism. It offered the triffling hint of toleration. Weak as was the treaty, it brought increased stability.
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    King Christian IV of Denmark

    Source 2Source 1He was a Danish monarch and his reign set up a record of the longest Monarch reign. King Christian IV engaged his country into many wars and victories. However, his personal obsession with witchcraft led to the public execution of many innocent people, which lead to the greatest number of deaths in Denmark during the Burning Times.
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    Cardinal Richelieu King Louis XIII

    Source 2Source 1 Richelieu was a minister of France and its ruler for more than 18 years. Louis XIII crushed the Huguenots and punished nobles, who were against the king. The French Academy was founded by him in 1634.
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    King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden

    Source 2Souce 1 King Gustavus Adolphus's military innovations and victories saved Protestant Germany from annihilation. He laid the foundations of modern Sweden and made it a majro power and strenght in Europe.
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    Ferdinand of Styria as king of Bohemia

    Source 2Source 1During his reign over Bohemia, King Ferdinand wanted to surpress Protestantism and to restore Catholicism. His rule coincided with the Thirty Years' War. His two great loves were Catholicism and hunting. He hunted at least three times a week.

  • Defenestration of Prague

    Defenestration of Prague
    Source 2Source 1Defenestration of Prague was an incident between Bohemian resistance and Habsburg authority that started the Thirty Years’ War. In result Protestant chapels were closed. Protestants interpreted the cessation order as a violation of their right of freedom.
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    Maximilian I of Bavaria

    Source 2Source 1The reign of Maximilian the First was marked by the 30 years war. He prevented Germany from becoming the battlefront of the war. Maximilian also rehabilitated the state finances of his region (Bavaria).
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    The Bohemian Period

    Source 2Source 1This is a revolt which began in Prague because two royal officers were thrown out of a window by Protestant members. The present ruler was declared deposed and the throne was offered to Frederick V. Revolt also appeared in other Hapsburg dominions, especially under Gabriel Bethlen in Transylvania.

  • Battle of White Mountain

    Battle of White Mountain
    Source 2Source 1This battle was the first major victory over the Protestant Union by the Roman Catholic Habsburgs. The victory allowed the Habsburgian house to end the constitutional rule in Bohemia. This was a significant Catholic win and people from the same religion celebrated throughout whole Europe.
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    Philip IV of Spain

    Source 2Source 1 Philip IV was the king of Spain and was the son of Philip III and Margaret of Austria. His reign was not very convincing because Spain lost its power. He died in September 17, 1665 and hoped that his son Carlos would have a better future tham himself.
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    The Danish Period

    Source 2Source 1 This is the time when the ruler saw that the German war expanded into an international conflict. The Danish Period started after Bohemia was defeated. The king of Denmark, Christian IV, helped by several other countries, opposed Ferdinands forces at Saxony.

  • Treaty of Lubeck

    Treaty of Lubeck
    Source 2Source 1This was the treaty that ended the thirty years war. It was signed because Denmark suffered several defeats. Moreover, the Protestant’s champion was out of the war.
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    The Swedish Period

    Source 2 Source 1 The Swedish Period was from 1630 to 1635. Gustavus Adolphus was a king, who started a war because he believed in Protestant Reformation and feared that Emperor Ferdinand would be too poweful. In 1631 the Swedish army won against Tilley and at 1632 the swedish people won a battle in which Tilley was killed.

  • Battle of Lutzen

    Battle of Lutzen
    Source 2 Source 1 The battle of Lutzen took the death of 5000 Protestants and more than 6000 Catholics. The fight was a victory for the protestants, but their king - Gustavus Adolphus was killed. The war effort in Germany lost focus and the battles continues for more than 16 years until the Peace of Westphalia.

  • The Treaty of Prague

    The Treaty of Prague
    Source 2Source 1 The Treaty of Prague was signed on 30 May 1635. It ended the Austro-Prussian war and weakened the princes. Austria loses Venetia and Italy gains it. The Habsburg are banished from German affairs and the Kingdom of Prussia was the only major power in the country.

  • The Peace of Westphalia

    The Peace of Westphalia
    Source 2Source 1 The Peace of Westphalia brings an end to the 80 year war among Spain, Denmark and Germany. The territorial clauses favored Sweden, France and their allies. The Westphalian Peace was negotiated in October 24, 1648.

  • Treaty of Pyrenees

    Treaty of Pyrenees
    Source 2<a Source 2 The Treaty of Pyrenees ended the war among France and Spain. It was signed on November 7, 1659 by Mazarin and by Don Luis de Haro. The treaty provided the marriage between Louis XIV and Maria Theresa.
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    The French Period

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    The French Period was from 1794 to 1815. France managed to conquer Netherlands and Belgium became a part of the French empire. When Napoleon came to power, France was at its golden age and was one of the most powerful countries in Europe. Napoleon's death in 1815 put an end to the French rule.