Episode 2 of 4
Decree on Bohemian Serfs
- When
- 9 May 1790
- Where
- Bohemia
- Part of
- Accession of Leopold II
Leopold II reversed Joseph II's reforms, forcing Bohemian serfs back into servitude in May 1790.
To placate noble communities, Leopold issued a decree on 9 May 1790 that forced thousands of Bohemian serfs, previously freed by his brother Joseph, back into servitude.
Sources
- Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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