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Letter of Majesty

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 royal grant or privilege issued by the Holy Roman Emperor guaranteeing religious freedoms and rights to subjects, particularly in Bohemia.

AP course connection

Topic 2.4: 2.4 Wars of Religion

Unit 2

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