Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Germany. Leader of the Teutonic order assumes the title "Duke of Prussia"
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1525 in Germany
Explore 14 historical events and records for Germany in 1525.
Historical records for Germany in 1525
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May
Death of Thomas Munzer
The leader of the southern peasant revolt is beheaded
Execution
The leader of the southern peasant revolt is beheaded
Other events (month unknown)
Against the Murdering, Thieving Hordes of Peasants
Publication of "Against the Murdering, Thieving Hordes of Peasants"
Dukedom
Makes the Teutonic Knights holding in East Prussia become a Dukedom
Rebellion of Denounces the
Teaches the right to choose a pastor & oppose landlord oppression. Denounces the revolt in a leaflet "against the murdering thieving hordes of peasants"
Rebellion of Denounces the
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
Rebellion of peasant
The peasant rebellion is crushed at Frankenhausen by the German Princes
Rebellion of Rebels in Allstedt
Rebellion is inspired by Lutheran teachings
Rebellion of Rebels in Allstedt
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
Reform of Teutonic State
The State of the Teutonic Knights becomes secular
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Prussia, 1st Duke of Prussia
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Germany
Teutonic Knights
The State of the Teutonic Knights becomes secular
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