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Consultation on Letter of Majesty

When
1617
Where
Bohemia
Part of
Election of Ferdinand II as King of Bohemia

Ferdinand promised to respect the Letter of Majesty guaranteeing religious freedom, but only after consulting with local Jesuits.

Upon taking power, Ferdinand made a promise to respect the Letter of Majesty, a royal diploma ensuring religious freedom in the Lands of the Bohemian Crown. However, he conditioned this respect on prior consultation with local Jesuits, signaling his intent to influence religious policy through Catholic advisors.

Sources

  1. Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07

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