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Christoph, Duke of Württemberg

1515–1568 · 16th century · Also known as Christopher, Duke of Württemberg

Christoph was Duke of Württemberg from 1550 to 1568, succeeding his father Ulrich. With the reformer Johannes Brenz he organised a Lutheran territorial church, set out in the Great Church Order of 1559, and created a system of schools and monastic seminaries to train clergy. He worked with the estates and was one of the most respected Protestant princes of his time.

Christoph, Duke of Württemberg
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Duchy of Württemberg

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