What was Melanchthon's role in the Diet of Augsburg?
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Melanchthon served as the principal author of the Lutheran Confession presented at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, a pivotal event during the Protestant Reformation. This Confession outlined and defended Lutheran beliefs, playing a fundamental role in defining and solidifying the Lutheran faith as distinct from Catholicism, shaping future religious dynamics in Europe.
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