Imperial City of Konstanz

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Establishment

• January 1193: Konstanz is declared a Free Imperial City.

Chronology

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1. European wars of religion

Were a series of wars in Europe (and the overseas possessions of European countries) the 16th, 17th and early 18th that started after the Protestant Reformation. Although the immediate causes of the wars were religious, the motives were complex and also included territorial ambitions.

1.1. Schmalkaldic War

Was a war between the Holy Roman Empire and the Schmalkaldic League, an alliance of Lutheran states of the Holy Roman Empire itself.

1.1.1. Danube campaign (Schmalkaldic War)

Was a campaign of the Protestant Schmalkaldic league against the Imperial forces.

• April 1547: Because Konstanz refused to readopt traditional Catholic beliefs and practices, the city was punished with the loss of imperial freedom.

Disestablishment

• April 1547: Because Konstanz refused to readopt traditional Catholic beliefs and practices, the city was punished with the loss of imperial freedom.