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Passaurischen Vertrag Abschrift

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Identifier: MSS SC 1129

Scope and Contents

Holograph copy in German of the Treaty of Passau (1552) and extracts from the Peace of Augsburg (1555). In 1552 the German Protestant leader, Maurice of Saxony, and the Catholic Emperor of Germany, Charles V, were at war. This was one of a number of civil wars over the issues of religion and politics in Germany during the sixteenth century. The Treaty of Passau was a truce in that war. Many of the provisions in the treaty were later modified and incorporated into the Peace of Augsburg.

|bThe Peace of Augsburg was the major agreement of the Federal Diet of Augsburg. Among other provisions, it legalized two religions in Germany, Lutheran and Catholic, and stated that the prince of a region would decide its religion.

Dates

  • 1552-1555

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in German.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Access

Donated.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Passaurischen Vertrag Abschrift must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

2 items

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Passaurischen Vertrag Abshrift
Status
In Progress
Author
Patsy Shin Hernandez
Date
2010 August 2
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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