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How did the Thirty Yearsâ War affect Berlinâs population?
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During the Thirty Yearsâ War (1618â1648), Berlin suffered significant hardship, which included a heavy financial burden on the city. As a result of the conflict, the city's population was reduced from 12,000 to 7,500 residents.1