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Hootinger t1_ituyx68 wrote

Reply to comment by FollowingSome3237 in TIL The European 30 Years' War 1618 - 1648 began with Czech nobles throwing two Habsburg governors out of Prague castle window onto a huge dungheap. The corresponding carnage - fought over the issue of religious freedom following the Protestant Reformation - left millions dead. by Royal_Bumblebee_

> Scottish mercenaries

Who assassinated Wallenstein, right?

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FollowingSome3237 t1_itv0pyy wrote

I'm not sure but that's fascinating if so!

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Hootinger t1_itvstro wrote

My understanding is that he was seen as ineffective and negligent by the Emperor. Added to that, there were rumors that he was seeking peace with Sweden (outside of Hapsburg approval) and it was decided to do away with him. He had been a Moravian before converting for political and economic reasons, so there was a real fear he could side with the Protestant Cause, thus death was chosen.

The Scot mercenaries had been particularly effective and often served as the guard units for Wallenstein, etc. Ferdinand chose them to do the deed, which they did, along with killing some of his closest officers and adjutants. I think some of the Scots were protestant themselves.

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Mikhail_Mengsk t1_itwd5sa wrote

Wallenstein was one of, if not THE, best general of the Imperial side i doubt he was seen as ineffective.

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ReferenceGloomy3708 t1_itzn3r4 wrote

Quite the opposite in fact. My undestanding is that he grew to powerfull and the emperor feared him. Also maximilian of bavaria hated his guts and basically told the emperor wallenstein or me and that was that

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FollowingSome3237 t1_itwaleb wrote

Yes they were.

Robert Monro was one of the mercenaries and was an interesting figure.

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