Importance of Frederick the Wise Flashcards
1
Q
What did Frederick refuse to do?
A
Send Luther to Rome.
2
Q
What did Frederick ensure Luther had to and from meetings with Cajetan, Eck and Diet of Worms?
A
Safe conduct.
2
Q
What did Frederick do to Luther after the Edict and excommunication?
A
‘imprisoned’ him and kept him safe.
3
Q
Why was Frederick able to protect Luther?
A
He was the most senior elector.
4
Q
Why didn’t the pope push Frederick on the Lutheran issue?
A
He wanted Frederick to stand for the election to weaken Habsburg influence.
5
Q
Why didn’t Charles push Frederick on the Lutheran issue?
A
He didn’t want to alienate him early on in his reign.
6
Q
Why did Frederick protect Luther?
A
Luther has made his university famous and he enjoyed his attacks on Tetzel.
