Cologne War

The Cologne War (1583-1588) was a conflict in the Electorate of Cologne, a territory in what is now Germany. It stemmed from a power struggle between Protestant and Catholic factions following the election of a Catholic archbishop, who aimed to enforce Catholic dominance. Protestant supporters rebelled, leading to armed conflicts and the involvement of external powers like Spain and the Protestant Union. Ultimately, the war ended with the reaffirmation of Catholic control, but it highlighted ongoing religious tensions in Europe during the Reformation, reflecting the broader struggle between Protestantism and Catholicism.