8 April 1525SuccessionBrandenburg
Succeeds as Duke of Germany. Leader of the Teutonic order assumes the title "Duke of Prussia"
Historical records for Germany in 1525, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Succeeds as Duke of Germany. Leader of the Teutonic order assumes the title "Duke of Prussia"
The leader of the southern peasant revolt is beheaded
The leader of the southern peasant revolt is beheaded
Publication of "Against the Murdering, Thieving Hordes of Peasants"
Makes the Teutonic Knights holding in East Prussia become a Dukedom
Teaches the right to choose a pastor & oppose landlord oppression. Denounces the revolt in a leaflet "against the murdering thieving hordes of peasants"
Teaches the right to choose a pastor & oppose landlord oppression. Denounces the revolt in a leaflet "against the murdering thieving hordes of peasants". Advocates winning back common land
The peasant rebellion is crushed at Frankenhausen by the German Princes
Rebellion is inspired by Lutheran teachings
Rebellion is inspired by Lutheran teachings. Publication of "Against the Murdering, Thieving Hordes of Peasants". Based on the model community in Allstedt of common ownership
The State of the Teutonic Knights becomes secular
Succeeds as Duke of Prussia, 1st Duke of Prussia
Succeeds as Duke of Germany
The State of the Teutonic Knights becomes secular
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