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2006-09-21 09:19:15 · 2 answers · asked by Emily 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
He played more of a role than what most historians would think. First, as the other individual mentioned, he refused to execute the Papal Bull condemning Luther's works. Frederick believed in the academic genius of Luther and refused to give up his most prized professor. Second, when Luther challenged the Church, Frederick backed Luther's challenge up politically. Having a German Prince in your corner (Luther had a bunch of German leaders by his side...that is why the Reformation becomes a success) enables you to get your idea out amongst the population. Thanks to Frederick the Wise, Luther's writings survived and so did Reformation.
2006-09-21 13:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by jerryserrano2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frederick refused to execute the papal bull which stated that all Martin Luther's writings were to be burned.
He also protected Martin Luther in Wittenburg after Luther was excommunicated in 1521.
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2006-09-21 09:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by mjtpopus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋