Götz von Berlichingen
Götz von Berlichingen, also known as 'Götz of the Iron Hand,' was a 16th-century knight and mercenary famous for his rebellious nature and for his role in the German Peasants' War. His legacy includes a blend of valor and lawlessness, and he became a folk hero, later immortalized by Goethe. Götz's involvement in the peasant uprising highlighted the complexities of allegiance during this era of conflict between the nobility and the common people.
Born on Feb 21, 1480 (545 years old)
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Götz von Berlichingen was a knight who was also involved in winemaking at Burg Hornberg.
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Götz von Berlichingen is a notable figure in the Peasants' War of 1525.
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Germany:
Götz von Berlichingen, known as the 'Knight with the Iron Hand', is a notable figure who was immortalized by Goethe.
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