Reformation Timeline

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  • Oct 27, 1509

    Erasmus' In Praise of Folly

    Erasmus' In Praise of Folly
    In Praise of Folly was a humerous critic on the many corrupt practices of Erasmus' society. Especially the clergy.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Luther's 95 Theses

    Luther's 95 Theses
    The 95 Theses were created by Matrin Luther because he did not agree with the Catholic Church and their sale of indulgences. They were a list reasons as to why the sales of indulgences were wrong and many other things that he didnt agree on.
  • Jul 1, 1519

    Leipzig Debate

    Leipzig Debate
    Martin Luther's opponent, Johann Eck, forced Luther to deny the authority of the popes and councils.Luther was complelled to see the consequences of his new theology.
  • Jan 15, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Diet of Worms
    Luther was expected to recant the heretical doctrines that he created. He refused to do so and King Charles was outraged.
  • Jun 1, 1524

    German Peasants' War

    German Peasants' War
  • Oct 15, 1531

    Zwingli Dies

    After a war started between the Protestants and the Catholics, Zwingli was killed by his enemies.this war lead to rebellions leading into the 16th century.
  • Apr 30, 1533

    Calvin's Religious Crisis

    Calvin had a religious crisis in 1533, that lead to his conversion. His background was very similar to Luthers.
  • Oct 29, 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Act of Supremacy
    The Act of Sumpremacy said that the king was the head of the church. It was created when Henty VIII was king and was trying to divorce his wife, but the priest wouldn't let him.
  • Dec 14, 1545

    Council of Trent

    Council of Trent
    The Council of Trent was created to resolve religious differences created by the Protestant revolt
  • Jul 10, 1546

    Schmalkaldic Wars (Start)

    Schmalkaldic Wars (Start)
    The emperors forces defeated the Lutherans.
  • May 23, 1547

    Schmalkaldic Wars (End)

    Schmalkaldic Wars (End)
  • Sep 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    Peace of Augsburg
    A "temporary band-aid" for religious warfare,ending the Schmalkaldic Wars.
  • Nov 23, 1559

    Elizabethean Settlement

    Parliment passed this settlement in order to follow what Elizabeth wanted, which was to prevent England from beeing torn between religions.
  • Oct 29, 1562

    French Wars of Religion (Start)

    French Wars of Religion (Start)
    The French kings tried to stop the spread of Calvinism by persecuting the Huguenots
  • May 10, 1571

    Phillip II Victory at the Battle of Lepanto

    Spain, under the rule of Phillip II, defeated the Ottoman Turks at the BAttle of Lepanto.
  • Aug 17, 1572

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
    Catholics killed over 3000 huguenots in three days.

  • Elizabeth's Defeat of the Spanish Armada

    Elizabeth's Defeat of the Spanish Armada
    After the Spainish Armada was defeated it ensured that England would stay Protestant. At least for a while, until Spain made up for the loss in years to follow.

  • French Wars of Religion (End)

    French Wars of Religion (End)

  • 30 Years War (Start)

    30 Years War (Start)
    Was fought between Catholics and Calvinists.

  • 30 Years War (End)

    The 30 Years War came to an end and led to the signing of the Peace of Westphalia.

  • Peace of Westphalia

    Peace of Westphalia
    The Peace of Westphalia was a peace treaty thet brought an end to the 30 Years War and religious warfare all together.