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Initial Meeting of Representatives

When
6 March 1525
Where
Memmingen
Part of
Publication of The Twelve Articles in Memmingen

Peasant representatives from three major groups met in Memmingen to coordinate their stance against the Swabian League.

On 6 March 1525, about 50 representatives from the Baltringer Haufen, Allgäuer Haufen, and Lake Constance Haufen gathered in Memmingen. Their primary objective was to deliberate upon a common cause and establish a unified political position against the Swabian League.

Sources

  1. Twelve Articles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. German Peasants' War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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