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1584 in Germany

Explore 4 historical events and records for Germany in 1584.

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Historical records for Germany in 1584

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1584

Birth of Matthias Galllas

Gallas, Matthias · Warfare / Military

Birth of Matthias Galllas

1584

Cologne War

Mansfeld-Eisleben, Agnes · Westphalia · Wife of Gebhard Truchsess · Warfare / Cologne War

Her marriage to Gebhard remains central to the Cologne succession conflict

1584

Cologne War

Truchsess von Waldburg, Gebhard · Westphalia · Deposed Archbishop-Elector of Cologne · Warfare / Cologne War

Continues resistance after losing the archbishopric of Cologne

1584

Cologne War

Wittelsbach, Ernest · Cologne · Archbishop-Elector of Cologne · Warfare / Cologne War

Strengthens Catholic control in the Electorate of Cologne

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