Episode 2 of 2

Adoption of the Twelve Articles

When
15–20 March 1525
Where
Memmingen
Part of
Publication of The Twelve Articles in Memmingen

The representatives formally adopted the Twelve Articles and Federal Order after additional deliberation.

Following the initial meeting, the peasants met again in Memmingen on 15 and 20 March 1525. After further deliberation, they officially adopted the Twelve Articles and the Federal Order, solidifying the demands of the Upper Swabian Peasants Confederation.

Sources

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

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