Capitulation of Wittenberg

May 19, 1547 · Wittenberg

After his defeat at Mühlberg, John Frederick I of Saxony gave up the electoral title and most of his lands to his cousin Maurice, ending the Schmalkaldic War.

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Schmalkaldic War July 20, 1546 – June 2, 1547

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Capitulation of Wittenberg