Diet of Augsburg decrees endorses the Edict of Worms

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.4.1: German-language Writing and Culture: Germany, 500-present.
Vol. editors: Gerhard P. Knapp (University of Utah), Jennifer Marston William (Purdue University), Herbert Rowland (Purdue University), Jill E. Twark (East Carolina University)

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Religious and political repression
Religious reform

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Date of occurrence 1530-11

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Germany (Location)

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The Diet of Augsburg votes to enforce the execution of the Edict of Worms of 1521, which outlaws Martin Luther and forbids anyone to support or protect him. It also votes to restore Church property, and to maintain episcopal jurisdiction.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Diet of Augsburg decrees endorses the Edict of Worms". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14454, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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