Reformation Timeline

Sep 3, 1381

Peasants' revolt begins

imagePeasants were mad so they started a revolt
Feb 9, 1420

John Wycliffe and Jan Huss speak out against the Catholic Church

imageThey speak out about the church and expose them.
Sep 3, 1440

Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press

imageHe invents the first printing press and the first things he prints is the bible.
Jun 24, 1509

Henry VIII becomes king of England

image He was born in Greenwhich Palace
Oct 31, 1517

Martin Luther posts the 95 theses

pictureMartin luther nailed the 95 theses on the church
Jan 3, 1521

Martin Luther is excommunicated

imagehe was excommunicated because of the 95 theses
Jan 1, 1530

John Calvin breaks away form the Catholic Church

imagesJohn is mad about the church selling indulgences
Sep 3, 1534

England breaks away from the Catholic Church

imageHenry wanted a divorce but the church said no
Sep 27, 1534

Society of Jesus formed

imageJesuits was another name for the society of Jesus
Dec 13, 1545

Council of Trent begins

image The church's most important council.
Sep 25, 1555

Peace at Augsburg

image Peace at Augsberg
Nov 15, 1558

Elizabeth I becomes queen of England

imageShe becomes queen when her father dies and there is no son to replace him.
Dec 15, 1564

Council of Trent ends

imagethe Council ends
Aug 23, 1572

St. Bartholomew massacre in France

image A lot of people were killed after the feast
Apr 13, 1598

Edict of Nantes issued

imageThis gave Huguenots rights
May 23, 1618

30 Years war begins

imageThis war starts because, Calvinists think Calvin is dead and they protest.
Oct 24, 1648

30 Years war ends

imageThe war was over because of the Treaty of Westphalia
Oct 1, 1658

Edict of Nantes Revoked

Edict of Nantes revokedThe Edict was revoked by Louis XIV