European Wars of Religion Timeline

Peace of Augsburg

1555

Officially ended religious struggles between the two groups and allowed the Holy Roman Empire to choose either Lutheranism or Roman Catholicism.

French Wars of Religion

1562

The French Wars of religion was a prolonged period of war in which conflicts between Roman Catholics and Protestants arose. It was fought between three major powers of that time, King Henry |||, King Henry of Navarre, and Elizabeth | of England all participated in this war.

Bartolomew’s Day Massacre

1572

The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre was a group of many killers and a waves of Catholic violence, the Catholics were against the Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion. An Estimate of over 3,000 people have died on that day.

Edict of Nantes

1598

The Edict of Nantes was signed by King Henry Vl of France,this gave Calvinists Protestants substantial rights in the nation. Henry wanted to have unity in his people.

30 Years War

1618

Fought in central Europe, the 30 Years War was mainly fought becuase even though the two religions were at peace for awhile, fighting soon broke out from many issues in the system. The war lasted 30 years and ended in 1648. Many people were killed while the majority died from disease and starvation.

Treaty of Westphalia

1646

The combined name of two seperate peace treaties. These treaties declared the end if the 30 Year War and brought peace to thee Holy Roman Empire. This treaty also strengthen relationships between countries and could now work more closely together, such as entering peace and war with foreigners.