Die Hildesheimer Stiftsfehde 1519-1523
The Hildesheim Diocesan Feud 1519-1523
Author(s): Claudia LydorfSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: STS Science Centre Ltd
Keywords: Hildesheim Diocesan Feud; Great Diocesan Feud; Treaty of Quedlinburg; imperial election of the Holy Roman Empire; Lüneburg-Hildesheim alliance; Battle of Soltau; Prince-Bishopric of Hildesheim; Prince-Bishop John IV of Saxe-Lauenburg.
Summary/Abstract: The Hildesheim Diocesan Feud receives little attention in the historical research. Only few relevant monographs have been published. The standard works are not easily accessible and some are not even obtainable via external borrowing or document delivery service. Furthermore these standard works all date form the beginning of the 19th century. This article presents the participating parties, the causes and the course of the Great Diocesan Feud. In addition the final peace negotiations and the effects of the feud on the future development of the Prince-Bishopric of Hildesheim, the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and the Principality of Lüneburg will be outlined.
Journal: Journal on European History of Law
- Issue Year: 3/2012
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 17-25
- Page Count: 9
- Language: German
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