| − | The treaty between Emperor Charles V of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and the [[Schmalkaldic League]] in 1555 that allowed each [[Germany|German]] prince to choose [[Lutheranism]] or [[Catholicism]] for his territory. | + | The '''Peace of Augsburg''' was a treaty between Emperor Charles V of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and the [[Schmalkaldic League]] in 1555 that allowed each [[Germany|German]] prince to choose [[Lutheranism]] or [[Catholicism]] for his territory. |