The German Peasants' War (1524-1525) was a conflict between the lower class of the Germanic region of the Holy Roman Empire and the nobility over the feudal system of serfdom, religious freedom, and economic disparity. It was later characterized as epitomizing the struggle between the working class and their overlords by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
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1524 - 1525German Peasants' War fought between the lower class of Germanic regions of Holy Roman Empire and the nobility.
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1524Insurrections leading to the full-scale German Peasants' War begin in southern Germany.
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4 Apr 1525Battle of Leipheim; first full-scale engagement of the German Peasants' War - nobles defeat peasant army.
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15 May 1525Battle of Frankenhausen; decisive battle of the German Peasants' War in which peasant army is defeated with over 6,000 casualties.
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Sep 1525German Peasants' War ends with victory for the nobles and over 100,000 casualties among the peasantry.
