5.3.2 The Arrival of the Swedish Army

What major military event forced Prince-Bishop von Dornheim to flee Bamberg

The arrival of the Swedish army in early 1632

Who led the Swedish army that invaded Bamberg during the Thirty Years' War

King Gustavus Adolphus

What did von Dornheim take with him when he fled Bamberg

12 chests of gold, valuable documents, and the cathedral’s treasure

What happened to von Dornheim after he fled Bamberg

He died of a stroke in Austria in March 1633

Why was the population of Bamberg already in decline before the Swedish arrived

The city lay on a major route used by armies, leading to war-related destruction and hardship

How did the war shift priorities in Bamberg, reducing witch-hunting

Survival and stability became more important than persecution due to war, famine, and depopulation

How did the removal of von Dornheim affect the witch trials

It eliminated the main driving force behind the persecutions, contributing significantly to their end