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May 1, 1450
Invention of the Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press, starting the first early spark of the Reformation, and transforms humanity forever with his invention -
Oct 30, 1517
Martin Luther Nails His 95 Theses
Martin Luther attaches his 95 Theses to a church door, beginning the Reformation. -
Mar 13, 1521
Diet of Worms
A Catholic imperial council is in order to decide Luther`s fate. He is exiled -
Jun 12, 1526
Tyndale Translates the Bible to English
William Tyndale translates the Bible from Latin to English, helping the Church to grow. Literacy increases. -
May 22, 1555
The Peace of Augsburg
A treaty initiated by the Church, allowing the leaders of areas to determine what religions can be practiced there. -
Peace of Westphalia
A treaty ending the Thirty Years War. Two separte treaties were signed. One for the Dutch-Spainish on January 30th, 1648, and the second on October 24th, involving the Holy Roman Emperor