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Mnichovská dohoda z roku 1619
The Treaty of Munich of 1619

Author(s): Václav Valeš
Subject(s): History of Law
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation; Bavaria; Palatinate; Catholic League; Ferdinand II (1619–1637); Maximilian I (1597/1598–1651); Electors; Bohemian Revolt (1618–1620)

Summary/Abstract: This article describes the origin, content and consequences of the treaty of Munich of 8th October 1619. This treaty was concluded between Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and the Bavarian Duke Maximilian I. Under this agreement, Bavaria helped reactivate the Catholic League, which provided assistance to the Habsburg dynasty for the liquidation of the Bohemian revolt (1618–1620). Bavaria obtained the Palatinate linked to the Electoral title under this agreement as a compensation.

  • Issue Year: 49/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 63-76
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Czech
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