Frederick V of the Palatinate

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1. When was Frederick V of the Palatinate born?August 26, 1596
2. Where was Frederick V of the Palatinate born?Deinschwang, Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire
3. When did Frederick V of the Palatinate die?November 29, 1632, Mainz, Holy Roman Empire
4. What is the elector palatine?1610–1623
5. What is the king of bohemia?November 4, 1619 – November 8, 1620
6. Who was Frederick V of the Palatinate?Frederick V was a prince who became king of Bohemia for just over a year. He is often called the "Winter King" because his reign was so short.

Elector Palatine: A prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire, holding the right to elect the Emperor.
Bohemian Revolt: The uprising of Bohemian estates against Habsburg rule, initiating the Thirty Years' War.
Protestant Union: A defensive alliance of Protestant states within the Holy Roman Empire, founded in 1608.
Battle of White Mountain: A pivotal battle in 1620 that crushed the Bohemian Revolt and marked a turning point in the Thirty Years' War.