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Thirty Years' War

1618 – 1648 · 51.00° N, 10.00° E

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1618 – 1648
Kind
War
Coordinates
51.00° N, 10.00° E
Description
war principally fought in Central Europe from 1618 to 1648

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Thirty Years' War

Major war in Central Europe (1618–1648)

The Thirty Years' War, fought primarily in Central Europe between 1618 and 1648, was one of the most destructive conflicts in European history. An estimated 4.5 to 8 million soldiers and civilians died from the effects of battle, famine, or disease, with parts of Germany reporting population declines of more than 50%.

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