The League of Torgau (german: Torgauer Bund) was an alliance of

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princes, including Philip of Hesse and

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, which was formed 27 February 1526 to oppose the terms set forth in the Edict of Worms. Because it had no substantial

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, it was unable to achieve religious or political influence. In 1531, the Schmalkaldic League, a similar alliance that included an army of 10,000

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and 2,000

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, was formed. It lasted for sixteen years and was more successful in reaching its demands. The League of Torgau was set up soon after the 1526 Imperial Diet of Speyer.

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