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Defenestration

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A violent act of throwing someone out a window, historically referring to incidents in Prague that sparked conflict between Czech identity and Holy Roman Empire authority.

AP course connection

Topic 3.1: 3.1 Context of State Building from 1648-1815

Unit 3

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