During this conflict, Rohrbach forced Duke Helfenstein and his company to run the gauntlet in an event termed the Weinsberger Blood Vengeance. Florian Geyer led a heavy cavalry unit called the "Black Company" during this conflict. This war inspired Michael Gaismayr to draw up a new Territorial Const
During this conflict, Rohrbach forced Duke Helfenstein and his company to run the gauntlet in an event termed the Weinsberger Blood Vengeance. Florian Geyer led a heavy cavalry unit called the "Black Company" during this conflict. This war inspired Michael Gaismayr to draw up a new Territorial Constitution in Tyrol. One side in this conflict demanded to abolishment of the Todfall, an inheritance tax, as part of their Twelve Articles. One leader dubbed himself the "sword of Gideon" and his use of Biblical language was analyzed by Engels. The battle of (*) Frankenhausen saw the defeat of Thomas Munzer's forces decimated by Philip of Hesse. It was partly sparked by the teachings of Martin Luther, who decried its instigators as "Murderous, Thieving Hordes." For 10 points, name this 1524 uprising of the lower classes in the Holy Roman Empire.
During this conflict, Rohrbach forced Duke Helfenstein and his company to run the gauntlet in an event termed the Weinsberger Blood Vengeance.
German Peasants' War [or Deutsche Bauernkrieg]