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Oct 28, 1381
Peasants' Revolt Begins
The Revolt was under the influence of John Wyckcliffe -
Jul 6, 1415
John Wycliffe & Jan Huss speak out against the Catholic Church
Jan Huss was later burned at the stake -
Jan 1, 1440
Johannes Gutenburg Invents The Printing Press
He invented the printing press, so it was easier for the people to print things, with the oil based ink type. -
Jun 24, 1509
Henry VIII Becomes King Of England
He became King in Westminster Abbey, in London,England -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts The 95 Theses
He posted the paper on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany -
Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther Is Excommunicated
Pope Leo X creates a document that issues Martin Luther to be excommunicated -
Sep 1, 1530
John Calvin Breaks from The Catholic Church
He wanted to make his own rules and run his own show where he could have his views shown, so he broke away from the church -
Sep 1, 1534
England Breaks Away From The Catholic Church
England Breaks Away From Church and becomes Portestant -
Sep 1, 1534
Society Of Jesus Formed
The were also known as Jesuits -
Dec 13, 1545
Council Of Trent Begins
A place where the Catholic people would meet and discuss important matters -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace At Augsburg
It was the first basis for Lutheranism and Catholicism to be in Germany -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth I Becomes Queen Of England
She became queen at 23 -
Sep 1, 1564
Council Of Trent Ends
They tried to counteract the Protestant Reformation -
Aug 24, 1572
St. Bartholomew Massacre In France
It was a mob against the Calvinist Protestants, during French Wars of religion -
England Defeats The Spanish Armada
King Phillip II of Spain created a fleet to invade England -
Edict Of Nantes Issued
It let the Calvinist Protestants have their rights granted. -
30 Years War Begins
It was started by the Calvinists demanding their rights to be allowed. -
30 Years War Ends,(Treaty Of Westphalia)
Because of the Treaty Of Westphalia, it helped end the war, and cause the power to balance out in Europe. -
Edict Of Nantes Revoked
After years of being persecuted by Louis XIII and Louis XIV, they decided to revoke the document.
