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European History

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to

    European History

  • Oct 25, 1337

    Hundred Years' War Begins

    Hundred Years' War Begins
  • Jan 1, 1348

    Bubonic Plague Breaks out in Eastern Europe

    Bubonic Plague Breaks out in Eastern Europe
  • Oct 25, 1351

    Bubonic Plague Hits it's Peak of Destruction

    Bubonic Plague Hits it's Peak of Destruction
  • Oct 25, 1353

    Boccacio finishes writing Decameron

    Boccacio finishes writing Decameron
    Decameron is a collection of writings from survivors of the Black Death.
  • Oct 25, 1381

    Wat Tyler's Rebellion

    Wat Tyler's Rebellion
  • Oct 25, 1409

    Conciliar Movement

    Conciliar Movement
    A third Pope is elected, but the previous 2 refuse to resign.
  • Oct 25, 1414

    Council of Constance

    Council of Constance
    Major reformation of the Christian Church.
  • Oct 25, 1415

    Battle of Agincourt

    Battle of Agincourt
    Major battle between the English and French. Longbows are used to defeat French Calvary. Henry V gives the Saint Crispin speech. Exactly 595 years ago to the day!!
  • Oct 25, 1450

    The War of Roses

    The War of Roses
    England is beset by upperclass turmoil, and reform.
  • Oct 25, 1450

    Guttenburg Invents the Type Press

    Guttenburg Invents the Type Press
  • Oct 25, 1478

    The Spanish Inquisition is Established

    The Spanish Inquisition is Established
  • Oct 25, 1485

    The War of Roses Ends

    The War of Roses Ends
  • Apr 21, 1509

    Henry VIII Obtains the Throne of England

    Henry VIII Obtains the Throne of England
  • Oct 25, 1513

    Machiavelli Writes The Prince

    Machiavelli Writes The Prince
    The Prince exemplified what the characteristics of a ruler should be, and what mannerisms they should have.
  • Oct 25, 1517

    Luther Publishes his Ninety-Five Theses

    Luther Publishes his Ninety-Five Theses
    After learning about John Tetzel selling indulgences, he published his Ninety-Five Theses on the door on St. Peters.
  • Oct 25, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Diet of Worms
  • Oct 25, 1524

    Peasant's Revolt

    Peasant's Revolt
    Used Luther's teachings as a cause to revolt against their rulers. Luther denies any involvement with them.
  • Oct 25, 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Act of Supremacy
    Henry VIII gains control of the Church of England
  • Oct 25, 1536

    Thirty-Nine Articles Established

    Thirty-Nine Articles Established
    Defines Anglican Doctrine.
  • Oct 25, 1545

    Council Of Trent

    Council Of Trent
    Met 25 times over the period of 18 years.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death of Henry VIII

    Death of Henry VIII
    Succumbs to Syphilis (Most likely from Catherine Howard)
  • Oct 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    Peace of Augsburg
    Ended the religious struggles between Charles V and the Lutheran Princes
  • Nov 17, 1558

    Elizabeth I Takes the Throne of England

    Elizabeth I Takes the Throne of England
  • Oct 25, 1563

    Last Council of Trent

    Last Council of Trent

  • Defeat of the Spanish Armada

    Defeat of the Spanish Armada
    Most of the Spanish Armada is destroyed by the Protestant Winds. Spanish superiority of the seas declines, while British superiority increases.

  • Death of Elizabeth I

    Death of Elizabeth I