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German Peasants' War

Large popular uprising in German-speaking lands during the early Reformation era.

Timeline
1524-1525
Duration
2 years
Region
Central Europe
Record
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Historical overview

Overview adapted from a Wikipedia summary and stored locally on May 11, 2026.

The German Peasants' War was a large social and religious uprising in the Holy Roman Empire. It was violently suppressed by princely forces.

Theater countries

GermanyAustriaSwitzerland

Actors

Peasant armiesSwabian LeagueGerman princes

Tags

rebellionsocial-warreformation

Border context

1500-1599historical border era

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