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Jan 1, 1478
Spanish Inquisition Begins
The Spanish Inquisiton begins, punishing heretics throughout the land. They serve to punsh Protestands as well as keep Catholics in the Church -
Jan 1, 1519
Index of Forbidden Books Issued
Pope Paul IV establishes a list of books that Catholics are forbidden to read. -
Jan 1, 1530
Counter-Reformation Begins
The Catholic Church begins the Counter-Reformation, fighting against the Protestant movement. -
Oct 11, 1531
Zwingli Dies
Zwingli dies in a religious battle, and John Calvin takes over for him. -
Jan 1, 1534
Jesuits Founded
Ignatius de Loyola founds the Jesuits, an organization devoted to attaining salvation through one's own actions. -
Jan 1, 1536
Calvin comes to Geneva
John Calvin settles in Geneva, and they adopt Calvinism as their official religion. -
Jan 1, 1562
Civil Wars in France
Huguenots (Calvinists) and Catholics fight many wars in France. -
Edict of Nantes
King Henry IV signs the Edict of Nantes, which gives the French Calvinists freedom to worship.