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Period: 1509 to 1547
Henry VIII's reign
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Oct 31, 1517
The Ninety-Five Thesis
Devastating critique of the indulgences nailed to the door of the university in Wittenberg by german monk Martin Luther.
We could say that it marks the start of the European Reformation -
1526
Tyndale bible
The first translation of the Bible (New Testament) in english.
-Most important principles of Protestantism are private prayer and Bible study, thus, vernacular translation is very important.
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1534
Act of supremacy
Founds the Church of England/ Anglican Church
King Henry VIII becomes Supreme Head of Church
-Starting event of the schism.
-Break with the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope. -
Period: 1547 to 1553
Edward VI's reign
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1549
Book of common prayer
Revision of the mass-book, it led religious services.
Edward was fiercly protestant. -
Period: 1553 to 1558
Mary I’s reign
Fiercely catholic, "Bloody Mary" restored Catholicism and repealed the protestant legislation of her father and half-brother in 18 months.
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Period: 1558 to
Elizabeth I’s reign
A lot is at stakes when Elizabeth’s reign starts, after 25 years of religious changes, the most important thing for Elizabeth who is a Protestant 25 year-old unmarried woman is to appease religious tensions. -
1559
The act of supremacy
Concerns church organization, abolished the Pope’s authority, restored the Queen authority over the Church.