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Oct 1, 1530
Counter Reformation Began
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Oct 1, 1531
Huldrych Swingli died
He stirred up religious reform in Switzerland when her heard of Luther's 95 theses. Greatly influenced by writings of Erasmus. Supporter of Luther. Died in a battle between Catholics and Protestants. -
Period: Oct 1, 1534 to Oct 1, 1559
Pope Paul III
Reigned as pope from 1534 - 1549. He wanted a more spiritual catholic church. He brought the medieval inquisition to Rome. Used cruel methods against criminals and traitors. Established Index of Forbidden Books, which were books that Catholics were not allowed to read. -
Period: Oct 1, 1534 to Oct 1, 1556
Jesuits
Ignatius de Loyola founded the Jesuits in 1534. It was a religious order known as the Society of Jesus. Thought salvation could be achieved by self dicipline. By 1556 they had about 1000 followers. They spread all over Europe and all the way to Asia. -
Oct 1, 1536
Calvinism
Calvinism became the offical religion of Geneva. Calvinism is a religon where they were against opposition and persecution. -
Oct 1, 1545
Council of Trent
They defined official church doctrines, they had very precise definitions for the Catholic Faith. Banned the sale of indulgences, tightended dicipline. -
Oct 1, 1562
Huguenots and Catholic Wars
They had a series of bloody civil wars together. -
Civil Wars Ended
King Henry IV issues the Edict of Nantes, which allowed Huguenots to worship whoever they wanted to. This ended the wars between them.