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1494
Italian Wars
Between French and Spain in order to gain control of Italy. Spain won. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther writes 95 thesis
Martin Luther wrote 95 thesis's, discussing his disagreements with the church specifically selling indulgences. This launched his popularity. -
1524
Peasants War
Rising taxes after the reformation caused peasants to fight back, stormed many castles. Martin Luther against this reform -
1534
Act of supremacy in England
Gave Henry VIII right to be supreme head on earth of the Church of England. -
1536
John Calvin's institutes of the Christian religion
Published books including ideas about God, salvation, and human nature. -
1540
Jesuit order founded
Founded by Ignatius of Loyola, sent out missionaries to convert people to Christianity. -
1542
Start of the Roman Inquisition
An agency created in order to combat the spread of Protestantism. Wanted everyone to be the same religion and punished all non Catholics. -
1545
Council of Trent
Council agreed on doctrines -
1555
Peace of Augsburg
German princes met with protestants met up in Augsburg and each ruler declared the religion of their own state. -
1558
Reign of Elizabeth I
Reformed England to protestantism. -
1560
Scotland becomes Calvinist
John Knox became the leader of the Scottish reformation and reformed the church to Calvinism. -
1572
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Catholics disagreed with the Huguenots and hunted and killed them for months. -
Edict of Nantes
Happened in result of the St Bartholomew's day massacre, granted Huguenots rights. Catholics not happy.