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German princes played a crucial role in supporting Martin Luther's cause by providing him protection and political backing against the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire. Many princes, particularly in the northern regions, were sympathetic to Luther's ideas and saw an opportunity to gain autonomy from the Church and increase their own power. By officially endorsing Lutheranism, these princes not only protected Luther but also established Protestantism as a legitimate religious movement, leading to the eventual fragmentation of the Catholic Church's influence in Germany. Their support helped spread Reformation ideas and facilitated the establishment of Lutheran state churches.

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