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Signing of the Peace of Augsburg
- When
- 25 September 1555
- Where
- Augsburg
- Part of
- Peace of Augsburg Signed
The treaty was signed in Augsburg on 25 September 1555, ending the religious struggle between Charles V and the Schmalkaldic League.
Negotiated by Ferdinand on behalf of Charles V, the treaty granted Lutheranism official status. It established the principle of cuius regio, eius religio, allowing rulers to choose the official confession of their state within the Holy Roman Empire.
Sources
- Peace of Augsburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
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