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Battle of Mühlberg
- When
- 1547
- Where
- Mühlberg
- Episodes
- 1
On 24 April 1547, Emperor Charles V decisively defeated the Schmalkaldic League forces near Mühlberg. The victory captured key Protestant leaders and ended the Schmalkaldic War, leading to the League's dissolution.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Battle. Imperial forces routed the League's army near Mühlberg on 24 April 1547. Despite Pope Paul III withdrawing support, Charles V's troops captured many leaders, most notably Elector Johann Frederick the Magnanimous, securing a decisive victory for the Catholic side.
People involved
- Charles V · Holy Roman Emperor and leader of Imperial forces
- Johann Frederick the Magnanimous · Elector of Saxony and League commander
- Philip I of Hesse · Landgrave and League commander
Sources
- Schmalkaldic League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
- Battle of Mühlberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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