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Indulgence Controversy

Germany · Religion / Reformation. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1517Date range
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Chronological records

1517

Frederick III the Wise31 October 1517

Wittenberg · Religion / Reformation

His territory becomes the setting for Luther's challenge to indulgences.

Names involved

Frederick III the Wise

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