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What was the Edict of Nantes?
What was the Edict of Nantes?
It was an edict issued by Henry IV that allowed Huguenots to freely worship in designated cities, retain fortified cities, and hold public offices.
What are Parlements?
What are Parlements?
French provincial law courts responsible for registering new laws from the king.
What was the Estates-General?
What was the Estates-General?
The parliamentary body of France that included all three classes: the poor, the middle class, and the nobility.
What was the Peace of Alais?
What was the Peace of Alais?
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Who were the 'Three Henries'?
Who were the 'Three Henries'?
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Who was Matthias?
Who was Matthias?
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Who was Ferdinand II?
Who was Ferdinand II?
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Who was Frederick V?
Who was Frederick V?
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What was the Protestant Union?
What was the Protestant Union?
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What does the term 'Defenestration of Prague' refer to?
What does the term 'Defenestration of Prague' refer to?
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What was the Battle of White Mountain?
What was the Battle of White Mountain?
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Who was Gustavus Adolphus?
Who was Gustavus Adolphus?
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What was the Edict of Restitution?
What was the Edict of Restitution?
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Who was Wallenstein?
Who was Wallenstein?
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Who was Christian IV?
Who was Christian IV?
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Who was Cardinal Richelieu?
Who was Cardinal Richelieu?
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What was the Battle of Lützen?
What was the Battle of Lützen?
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What was the Catholic League?
What was the Catholic League?
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The three phases of the Thirty Years' War include the Bohemian Phase, the Danish Phase, and the ______.
The three phases of the Thirty Years' War include the Bohemian Phase, the Danish Phase, and the ______.
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Study Notes
Edict of Nantes
- Issued by Henry IV of France, allowing Huguenots to worship freely in designated cities.
- Huguenots could retain fortified cities for protection and hold public office.
Parlements
- French provincial law courts responsible for registering royal laws.
- The Paris parlement was the most significant.
Estates-General
- The parliamentary body representing three classes: the poor, middle class, and nobility.
- Relinquished the "power of the purse" to King Charles VII of Valois.
Peace of Alais
- Treaty negotiated by Cardinal Richelieu, signed by Louis XIII, confirming the Edict of Nantes provisions.
- Huguenots lost political rights and fortified cities, leading to the Edict of Fontainebleau in 1685.
"Three Henries"
- Key figures: Henry III (Catholic), Henry Bourbon (Henry of Navarre, who converted twice), and Henry Guise (staunch Catholic).
Matthias
- Predecessor of Ferdinand II, known for promoting Catholic revival in Hapsburg territories, triggering the Thirty Years' War.
Ferdinand II
- Holy Roman Emperor during the Thirty Years' War, a firm Catholic with restoration of Catholicism as a major goal.
Frederick V
- Elector of Palatinate and Protestant leader who headed the Protestant Union among German states.
Protestant Union
- Coalition of German states united under Protestantism, led by Frederick V.
"Defenestration of Prague"
- Incident where two Hapsburg governors and one secretary were thrown from a window, escalating tensions.
Battle of White Mountain
- Defining battle during the Bohemian Phase of the Thirty Years' War; Frederick V and Bohemian nobles were defeated by Catholic League forces.
Gustavus Adolphus
- King of Sweden who entered Northern Germany to aid Protestant forces and protect his realm from HRE encroachment.
- Killed in the Battle of Lutzen.
Edict of Restitution
- Declaration by Ferdinand II enforcing Catholicism in HRE, returning Protestant-held lands to the church, based on claims of theft.
Wallenstein
- Powerful landowner and successful imperial commander; dismissed and assassinated by Ferdinand II due to political reasons.
Christian IV
- King of Denmark who invaded the HRE during the Danish Phase, primarily to support Lutherans.
- His forces were defeated by Wallenstein at the Battle of Dessau.
Cardinal Richelieu
- French Cardinal and co-regent for Louis XIII, influential in Absolutism doctrine and negotiated the Peace of Alais, precursor to the Edict of Fontainebleau.
Battle of Lützen
- Costly Swedish victory against imperial forces led by Wallenstein, resulting in the loss of King Gustavus Adolphus.
Catholic League
- Coalition led by Duke Maximilian of Bavaria, opposing the Protestant Union and unified under Catholicism.
Four Phases of the Thirty Years' War
- Bohemian Phase: Conflict over religious issues; marked by the Battle of White Mountain.
- Danish Phase: Christian IV's invasion, halted by Wallenstein at the Battle of Dessau.
- Swedish Phase: Continued conflict with significant involvement of Sweden in support of Protestant forces.
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