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The Peace of Augsburg was a peace treaty between Charles V, and Schmalkaldic League. It ended the religious unrest between these two groups. It also made this division of these two religions legal, and had two separate religions.
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A prolonged war between the Catholics and the Huguenots in the Kingdom of France between 1562-1598. An estimated 3 million people died, and it is seen as the second most brutal religious war in Europe. This took place during the regency of Queen Catherine.
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In 1572, a group of assassins and some violent mobs of Catholics, directed themselves towards the Huguenots. It is believed it was instigated by Queen Catherine. This happened days after her sister was wed.
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This document was signed by King Henry the IV of France, and granted Calvinist Protestants rights. However they still were considered Catholic. He wanted to promote civil unity amongst him subjects.
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This was a 30 year war based on religious conflict, fought in Central Europe. It was one of the most brutal wars with over 8 million casualties, and it was between the Protestant and Catholic states. It started because Emperor Ferdinand II's ascension to head of state.
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This was the name for two peace treaties signed in Germany. These treaties ended the 30 years war and brought peace among the Holy Roman Empire. The names of these treaties are the Treaty of Munich, and the Treaty of Osnabruck.