Historical Events tagged with "diet of worms"
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The Diet of Worms Begins Session
The Diet of Worms was a significant assembly convened in the city of Worms, Holy Roman Empire, addressing the controversial teachings of Martin Luther. Calling for this assembly came from Emperor Charles V, aiming to resolve religious disputes brought forth by the Reformation. Over the course of several weeks, the assembly witnessed Luther defending his views against accusations of heresy. Located in the imperial city, the Diet was attended by numerous influential figures including princes and theologians, raising questions about the authority of the church and the interpretation of scripture within the context of changing European society.
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