Sandomierz Agreement
Poland [1570]
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The Sandomierz Agreement, signed in 1570, was a significant pact in Polish history that defended religious freedom. It marked a moment of cooperation between Polish Lutherans and Calvinists, reflecting the broader impact of the Reformation in Poland. This agreement was a precursor to the Compact of Warsaw in 1573, which further guaranteed religious toleration. While these agreements represented victories for religious freedom, their influence was eventually diminished by the Catholic Counter-Reformation.12
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