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The Battle of Muhlberg was a pivotal confrontation during the Protestant Reformation.

The Battle of Muhlberg was a pivotal confrontation during the Protestant Reformation. It occurred on April 24, 1547, near the town of Muhlberg in present-day Germany. Led by Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, the Catholic forces decisively defeated the Protestant Schmalkaldic League. The victory solidified Charles V's authority over the German states and dealt a significant blow to the Protestant cause. The battle marked a turning point in the Reformation, leading to increased persecution of Protestants and strengthening the dominance of Catholicism.
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The Battle of Muhlberg was a pivotal confrontation during the Protestant Reformation.
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The Battle of Muhlberg was a pivotal confrontation during the Protestant Reformation. It occurred on April 24, 1547, near the town of Muhlberg in present-day Germany. Led by Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, the Catholic forces decisively defeated the Protestant Schmalkaldic League. The victory solidified Charles V's authority over the German states and dealt a significant blow to the Protestant cause. The battle marked a turning point in the Reformation, leading to increased persecution of Protestants and strengthening the dominance of Catholicism.
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