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Apr 15, 1452
Birth of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest aritsts in the Renaissance period. He changed the world through his many inventions and had a vast influence on the way we view math and art today. He once said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." -
Jan 1, 1478
The Spanish Inquistion
The Spanish Inquisition was established by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The goal of the inquisition was to find and punish Jews and Muslims. It caused St. Ignatius of Loyola to be investigated for heresay, because he tried to protect many. IT was one of the most deadly inquistions and ended in 1834. -
Jan 1, 1503
Leonardo Da Vinci Paints Mona Lisa
This marked an important development for the history of art around the world. The Mona Lisa was the first of it's kind and remains famous today. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther Writes the 95 Theses
Martin Luther was fed up with injustices in the Catholic Church, and wrote the 95 Theses as a result. This impacted the church because he started the practice of Protestantism, which had a role in the Reformation. -
Jan 1, 1531
Ulrich Zwingli Dies
Ulrich Zwingli was the leader of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland. He wrote '67 Articles' which was adopted as an official doctrine for his city's reform. He preached in favor of religious war and was killed in the Battle of Keppel -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry VIII Takes Over England
Henry VIII took over England after leaving the Catholic Church because the Pope wouldn't allow him to get a divorce after his wife wouldn't bore him a son. He created the Church of England, as a result. He influenced religion because he created years of religious conflict in Europe. -
Jan 1, 1543
Jesuits Founded
Saint Ignatious of Loyola founded the priesthood of the Jesuits. The Jesuits dedicated their lives to servicing the community. They are responsible for creating many schools and universities that are still around today. -
Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Jan 1, 1563
The Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was prompted by the Protestant Reformation. It was a counter-reformation, overall. It was called by Paul Ill who was pope from 1534 to 1549 and it first sat in December 1545. The purpose of the Council was to reform the church in repsonse to Protestantism, but it is debatable whether this was for the betterment of the church or not. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth I Becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth ruled over England from 1558 until she died. She continued the reign of power for Tudor family and is often considered to be the greatest monarch of England. During her time as queen, she re-established the Church of England. -
Jan 1, 1564
Death of John Calvin
John Calvin was the successor of Martin Luther and is often regarded as the most prominent figure in the 2nd reformation. The religion of Calvanism was based off of his beliefs. He believed that true power was found only in God and the mankind is eternally corrupt. He is quoted as saying "You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy." -
Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes granted religious liberty to the Huguenots. It also restored the practice of Catholicsm to places where it had previously been disrupted. Furthermore, it made any additional Protestant worship in France legally impossible. All of this was granted by Henry VI. -
Publication of the King James Bible
The King James Bible was initially a bible translated for the purposes of The Church of England. It was made under the order of King James. It is still widely used today.
