Hootinger

Hootinger t1_itvstro 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_

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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Hootinger t1_ituz342 wrote

Reply to 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_

In the town of Altötting you can visit Count Tilly's tomb. It is on full display, you are a few inches from his skull. Pretty cool.

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