Ferdinand II of Bohemia

ModernEmperorBohemia1578 — 1637

His policies sparked the Thirty Years War.

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Quick Facts

Born

1578

Died

1637

Country

Bohemia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score51.7

Ferdinand II of Bohemia — Complete Timeline

1618 AD

Defenestration of PraguePolitical Action

Ferdinand II's policies as King of Bohemia, including the suppression of Protestantism, led to the Defenestration of Prague. Protestant nobles threw two Catholic regents from a window, sparking the Bohemian Revolt and the Thirty Years' War.

Thirty Years' WarBohemian Revolt

Impact: regionaldestructive

1620 AD

Battle of White MountainWar◆ Major

Ferdinand II's Catholic League forces defeated the Protestant army of Frederick V at White Mountain near Prague. This victory allowed Ferdinand to reassert Habsburg control over Bohemia and enforce Catholic uniformity.

Thirty Years' WarBattle

Impact: regionalconstructive

1629 AD

Edict of RestitutionReform◆ Major

Ferdinand II issued the Edict of Restitution, which ordered the return of all church lands seized by Protestants since 1552. This radical policy alienated many German princes and prolonged the Thirty Years' War.

Thirty Years' WarReligious Policy

Impact: regionaldestructive