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Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of Wittenburg Cathedral. -
Period: Jan 3, 1521 to May 25, 1521
Diet Of Worms
Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther in the Edict/Diet of Worms. -
Jan 1, 1522
The Luther Bible
Martin Luther's first translation of the Bible, called The Luther Bible, is published. -
Jul 6, 1535
Thomas More execution
Lawyer and humanist Thomas More was executed by Henry VIII due to not supporting the English Reformation. -
Jan 1, 1536
John Calvin's Publication
John Calvin publishes his book, Institutes of the Christian Religion. -
Dec 13, 1545
First meeting of the Council of Trent
The Council of Trent meets for the first time in Trento, Italy. These meetings were extremely against Protestantism. -
Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther dies
Martin Luther dies at the age of 62 in Eislesben, Germany. -
Jan 1, 1557
Geneva Bible published
The Geneva Bible, the first Bible to use chapters, is published.
The exact date is unknown, but 1557 is the year of publication. -
May 27, 1564
John Calvin dies
John Calvin, a popular Reformation figure, dies at the age of 54. -
Edict of Nantes published
The Edict of Nantes states that French Protestants are to be given the "OK" to practice. This was signed by Henry IV. -
King James Bible published
An English translation of the Bible is published, known as the "Authorized" version or the "King James Version".
