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Silesia between the Habsburgs and the Hohenzollerns
Schindlerová, Karolína ; Županič, Jan (advisor) ; Horčička, Václav (referee)
The a1m of this diplom a work is focused on description of the Silesian territorial structure and explication of the process of Reformation and CounterReformation in particular Silesian duchies during the period of 17th and 18th century. In the Middle Ages, Silesia was divided among many independent duchies ruled by a cadet branches of the Piast dynasty. In the 17th century Silesia consisted of 16 feudal duchies and immediate principalities below czech king' s governments. The emperor gaye immediate principalities to catholic nobilities (Auersperg, Liechtenstein, Lobkowicz etc.) during the 17th century and by this way he consolidated his power in Silesia. The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century to ok an early hold in Silesia, and most inhabitants became Lutheran. The Habsburgs were devotees of Catholic Church and they were decided to implement politic of Counter-Reformation in whole Silesia. Especially after the end of the Thirty Years' War with the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, the Habsburgs greatly encouraged Catholicism and succeeded in reconverting population of immediate principalities. The religious conflicts led many Silesian Protestants to seek refuge in Saxony and Polland. Foreign rulers from Saxony, Brandenburg and Sweden often intervened on behalf of Silesian Protestants. In spite of this...
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The Habsburgs and the Silesian Princes. The Status of Silesian Principalitiesˈ Rulers within the Habsburg Monarchy and the Holy Roman Empire in the Early Modern Period
Schindlerová, Karolína ; Županič, Jan (advisor) ; Skřivan, Aleš (referee) ; Starý, Marek (referee)
Silesia greatly differed from other lands of the Bohemian Crown with regard to its specific political, administrative, religious and cultural development. This situation was caused partly due to the fragmentation of Silesian territory. In the Middle Ages, Silesia was divided among many independent principalities ruled by the members of the Piast Dynasty. During the 14th century the Silesian princes accepted the sovereignty of the Bohemian king. When the ruling dynasties died out, these principalities were inherited by the Crown. The king could then grant the principality to the members of noble families. At the same time as the Habsburgs entered the Bohemian throne, reformation began to spread in Silesia. By the end of 16th century most of the Silesian princes had converted to lutheranism. The only Catholic prince was the bishop of Wrocław as a master of Nysa principality. Approximately 90 percent of the Silesian inhabitants had become Lutheran by the end of 16th century. Confesinal tensions were simmering throughout the Habsburg Monarchy. With the help of Bohemian estates, the protestant Silesian princes received the letter of majesty containing religious rights (1609). Due to the violations of religious freedom, the Silesian princes and estates joined the Bohemian revolt (1619) After the defeat...
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Silesia between the Habsburgs and the Hohenzollerns
Schindlerová, Karolína ; Horčička, Václav (referee) ; Županič, Jan (advisor)
The a1m of this diplom a work is focused on description of the Silesian territorial structure and explication of the process of Reformation and CounterReformation in particular Silesian duchies during the period of 17th and 18th century. In the Middle Ages, Silesia was divided among many independent duchies ruled by a cadet branches of the Piast dynasty. In the 17th century Silesia consisted of 16 feudal duchies and immediate principalities below czech king' s governments. The emperor gaye immediate principalities to catholic nobilities (Auersperg, Liechtenstein, Lobkowicz etc.) during the 17th century and by this way he consolidated his power in Silesia. The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century to ok an early hold in Silesia, and most inhabitants became Lutheran. The Habsburgs were devotees of Catholic Church and they were decided to implement politic of Counter-Reformation in whole Silesia. Especially after the end of the Thirty Years' War with the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, the Habsburgs greatly encouraged Catholicism and succeeded in reconverting population of immediate principalities. The religious conflicts led many Silesian Protestants to seek refuge in Saxony and Polland. Foreign rulers from Saxony, Brandenburg and Sweden often intervened on behalf of Silesian Protestants. In spite of this...
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