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1608 in Germany

Explore 2 historical events and records for Germany in 1608.

Historical records for Germany in 1608

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July

Catholic League

Maximilian I · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

To create a union of Catholic states as a counterpart to the Protestant Union Maximilian starts negotiations with other Catholic princes

Other events (month unknown)

Elector

John Sigismund · Brandenburg · Elector of Brandenburg · House / House of Hohenzollern

Appointed Elector of Brandenburg

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