Historical Events tagged with "protestant union"
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Decisive Clashes at the Battle of Höchst
The Battle of Höchst involved forces of the Catholic League and the Protestant Union, occurring near Höchst in Germany. Led by Count Johann Tilly, the Catholic forces aimed to secure the region against Protestant control. On this fateful day, Tilly's forces engaged in fierce combat with the troops led by the general of the Union, Ernst von Mansfeld. The battle resulted in a significant Catholic victory, reinforcing the Catholic League's dominance in the ongoing conflict of the Thirty Years' War.
Continue ReadingDissolution of the Protestant Union
The Protestant Union, an alliance of Protestant states in the Holy Roman Empire, was formally dissolved after the defeat at the Battle of White Mountain. Continuing tensions between Catholic and Protestant factions led to this significant change in power dynamics among German states, ultimately contributing to the larger conflict within the Thirty Years' War started shortly afterward.
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