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Oct 31, 1517
95 Thesis
The 95 Thesis is a letter from Martin to Arch Bishop Albert complaining about the selling of indulgences.
This is the date that Philipp Melanchthon (Martin Luther's disciple) said that Martin posted the letter on the door of the church at WIttenburg, but many scholars believe that this actually never happened. -
Dec 1, 1517
95 Thesis translated into German
After being translated, it was circulated throughout the empire. -
Jan 1, 1519
Ulrich Zwingly elected as People's Priest in Switzerland
He would teach only from The New Testament and denounced indulgences, the Mass, and the institution of Monasticism. -
Period: Jan 1, 1520 to Dec 31, 1530
Luther formed the tenets for his new church
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Jan 1, 1521
Diet of Worms
they condemned Luther and his teachings. -
Period: Jan 1, 1521 to Dec 31, 1555
Charles V vs. Valois Kings of France
They fought 5 times during this time period over land the Hapsburgs acquired through the marriage of Maximillian and Mary of Burgundy. -
Jan 3, 1521
Luther's excommunication was supposed to be final
Martin was supposed to excommunicated, but he had gained many followers and all were shouting for the end the Court of Rome. -
Jan 1, 1525
Peasant Revolts
Over 75,000 peasants were killed. -
Jan 1, 1529
The Colloquy of Marburg
This meeting was summoned to try and resolve the issue of the Eucharist, but it failed. -
Jan 1, 1533
The Act in Restraint of Appeals
Declared the King to be the supreme sovereign in England. -
Jan 1, 1536
The Publication of The Institutes of the Christian Religion
It embodied John Calvin's ideas that he installed into Geneva. -
Jan 1, 1541
Publication of Genevan Catechism
It was a summary and guide for daily living in Geneva. -
Period: Dec 1, 1545 to Dec 31, 1563
Coucil of Trent
It met intermittently between this two dates to try and reform the church. -
Jan 1, 1549
The Book of Common Prayer is prepared
The Book of Common Prayer included the order for all services of the Church of England. -
Jan 1, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
Territorial religions became concrete and there was no right to switch. Northern and Central Germany became Lutheran while the South remained Roman Catholic. -
Jan 1, 1558
Mary died
Mary's death raised Elizabeth to the throne and started a time of religious stability. -
Jan 1, 1563
The Thirty-nine Articles
A convacation of bishops approved the Articles which was a summary of the basic tenets of the Church of England. -
Jan 1, 1564
Book of Common Order
This book by John Knox became the liturgical directory of the Presbyterian Church. -
Queen of Scots is beheaded
Mary attempted to assassinate Elizabeth, but Elizabeth heard of the plot and had her cousin executed. -
La Felicissima Armada
The Fortunate Fleet left Lisbon Harbor and was met by Elizabeth's 150 ships in the English Channel. -
The Edict of Nantes
Henry IV published it and it gave the Huguenots liberty of conscience and liberty of public worship in 150 towns. -
P.U
Lutheran Princes formed the Protestant Union. -
Independence
Philip III of Spain agreed to a truce that gave the Netherlands independence. -
C.L.
Catholics retaliated against the Protestant Union by creating the Catholic League whose purpose was to prevent the Union from making any religious advances. -
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First, Bohemian, Phase of Thirty Years War
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Defenestration of Prague
Two of Ferdinand's officials were thrown, by Protestants, from castle windows. This marked the beginning of The Thirty Years War. -
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Second, Danish, Phase of Thirty Years War
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Third, Swedish, Phase of Thirty Years War
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Gustavus Adolphus
In the battle at Lutzen, although he was victorious, he was fatally wounded. -
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Fourth, French, Phase of Thirty Years War
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Signing of the Peace of Westphalia
The treaty was signed at Munster and Osnabruck.