Events tagged with "rudolf ii"

Historical Events tagged with "rudolf ii"

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Religion & Philosophy

Bohemia's Religious Freedom Granted

July 9th, 1609 415 years ago

The Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II issued the Letter of Majesty, granting Bohemia a degree of religious freedom. This decree allowed Protestant inhabitants to practice their faith openly, countering the previously dominant Catholic Church's restrictions. The granting of this freedom was a significant gesture aimed at promoting peace and stability during a time of religious tension in Central Europe. It took place in Prague and marked an important moment in the ongoing struggle for religious tolerance within the Empire.