# Peace of Augsburg (1555)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1555-peace-of-augsburg
Location: Augsburg
Categories: main-event

On 25 September 1555 the Peace of Augsburg recognised Lutheranism alongside Catholicism. Each prince could decide the religion of his territory. Calvinists were excluded.

## Why it matters
It divided Germany into Catholic and Protestant territories.

Ruler at the time: [Charles V](https://germany-history.com/rulers/charles-v)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Peace of Augsburg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_of_Augsburg)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Peace of Augsburg](https://www.britannica.com/event/Peace-of-Augsburg)