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1611 in Germany

Explore 4 historical events and records for Germany in 1611.

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Historical records for Germany in 1611

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1611

Abdication

Mathias · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Matthias deposes his brother Rudolf from the Bohemian throne

1611

Elector

John George I · Saxony · Elector of Saxony · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Elector of Saxony

1611

Jupiter Moons

Kepler, Johannes · Prague · Astronomer · Science / Astronomy

Publishes support for Galileo's discovery of satellites orbiting Jupiter.

1611

Rebellion of Rebels in Bohemia

Rudolf II · Bohemia · Warfare / Military

Hands over Bohemia to his brother Matthias King of Hungary

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