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1562 in Germany

Explore 3 historical events and records for Germany in 1562.

Historical records for Germany in 1562

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August

Peace with Ottomans

Ferdinand I · Prague · House / House of Habsburg

Ferdinand agrees peace terms with Suleyman's empire

September

King of Bohemia

Maximilian II · Prague · House / House of Habsburg

Maximilian is recognized as King of Bohemia before becoming emperor

Other events (month unknown)

Succession

Maximilian II · Bohemia · House / House of Habsburg

Succeeds as King of Bohemia, 1562-1576

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