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Lutheran Conversion
- When
- 1542
- Where
- Hildesheim
- Part of
- Hildesheim Reformation
The city of Hildesheim adopted Lutheran teachings in 1542, with most inhabitants converting while the cathedral remained Catholic.
During 1542, the majority of Hildesheim's inhabitants became Lutherans. This religious transition left the cathedral and a few other buildings under Imperial Roman Catholic control, creating a mixed religious landscape within the city.
Sources
- Hildesheim Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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