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Period: Jan 1, 1215 to Dec 4, 1563
Indulgences
The church starts selling indulgences that forgave the ones who sinned by the cost of money, this practice was abused for centuries and was only available for the rich. -
Period: Apr 21, 1509 to Jan 28, 1547
Henry VIII reign days
During his reign, Henry VIII played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation by breaking away the Catholic Church. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posted his Ninety five theses on the door of all Saint's Churches
This act is often considered as the catalyst of the reformation, Luther criticized certain practices of the church, most notably the sales of indulgences. -
Nov 1, 1517
The Printing press
This artifact helped the protestation spread through Martin Luther's ninety five theses. The ability to mass produce texts facilitated the rapid distribution. -
Dec 10, 1520
Pope Leo X
Was the Pope of the catholic church from, 1513 to his death in 1521, Pope Leo X initially dismissed Martin Luther's 95 theses, but as time goes on and Luther's sudden gain of popularity, Leo issued the papal bull Exsurge Domine demanding Luther retract 41 of his 95 theses, and after Luther's refusal, excommunicated him. -
Jan 28, 1521
Diet of Worms
Was an imperial assembly held in the city of worms addressing the trial of Martin Luther, he was called to recant his writings, which criticized the Catholic Church. -
Jun 25, 1530
Formation of the Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church, based on Luther's teachings -
Mar 22, 1536
John Calvin's Magnus Opus
John Calvin greatly influenced protestantism, in march 22, 1536, he wrote his magnum opus "Institutes of the Christian Religion" which serves as an introductory guide to the essential doctrines of protestant christianity. -
Sep 27, 1540
Jesuits
Founded by Ignatius of Loyola, know as society of Jesus, played a significant role in the counter-Reformation, Jesuits aimed to combat the protestors, they were loyal to the Pope and followed the Catholic doctrine. -
Jul 21, 1542
The Inquisition
Established by Pope Paul III, THe inquisition was a series of institutions within the catholic church responsible for combating heresy. The Inquisition approach often fueled tensions between Catholics and Protestants. -
Period: Dec 13, 1545 to Apr 12, 1556
Council of trent
The Council of trent was the Catholic Church's response to the challenges posed by the protestant reformation. This involved multiple sessions between 1545 and 1563, during the Council of Trent, Catholic leaders reaffirmed traditional Catholic practices, they also clarified doctrines, sacraments, and the authority of the church as justification. -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg was a treaty which aimed to settle religious conflicts. It allowed each ruler of a territory within the empire to choose whether the territory would be Catholic or Lutheran. -
Period: Nov 17, 1558 to
Queen Elizabeth I
During her reign, Queen Elizabeth I pursued a moderate religious policy that aimed at finding a compromise between Catholics and protestants in her realm. -
Aug 24, 1572
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
a widespread slaughter of French Protestants (Huguenots) by Catholics, lasting over two months, resulting in the deaths of between 5,000 and 25,000 people -
Edict of Nantes
It was issued by king Henry IV of france. The edict aimed to promote religious tolerance in France by granting substantial rights to the Huguenots, who were French Protestants. The edict played a significant role in temporarily ending the religious conflicts between catholics and Protestants in france.