The Counter-Reformation is enforced in Hapsburg central Europe

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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The Hapburg lands of Styria, Carinthia and Carniola (now parts of Austria and Slovenia) face the imposition of a repressive Counter-Reformation. Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II sees this policy as meeting with success, which drives him to begin persecuting Protestants in Bohemia and Hungary as well. However, this incites a spirit of nationalism in the Protestant population of Bohemia.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Counter-Reformation is enforced in Hapsburg central Europe". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15579, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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