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1634
 
Victory of the imperialists under Ferdinand, the emperor's son, and the Bavarians (Johann von Werth) over the Swedes at Battle of Nördlingen.  1
Widespread agricultural destruction and commercial ruin, strong feeling against the pillaging of foreign troops, and almost universal desire for peace led to  2
 
1635, May 30
 
PEACE OF PRAGUE, which modified the Edict of Restitution, promoted reconciliation between Protestants and Catholics, and planned a united campaign against Swedish troops. Lutherans, but not Calvinists, Ultraquists, or Anabaptists, were granted religious freedom. Most princes and free cities accepted the peace.  3
 
 
 
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