The Reformation

By Alison.J
  • Oct 31, 1517

    The Reformation Begins!

    The Reformation Begins!
    On the night of October 31, 1517 Martin Luther Posted his 95 thesis on the door of the Catholic church in Wittenburg, Germany.
  • Period: Oct 31, 1517 to Dec 31, 1555

    The Reformation

  • Oct 31, 1518

    Fun Fact!

    Did you know that from 1518-1525 Luther published more works than the next 17 major reformers combined. Now thats fun!
  • Jun 16, 1520

    Publications

    Luther publishes 3 very important works: 'To the christian nobility of the German nation', 'On the babylonian captivity of the Church', 'On the Freedom of a christian'.
  • Mar 7, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    At the Diet of Worm Martin Luther was tried for Hersay by Charles V. After refusing to recant his works he was declated a heretic and was excommunicated from the Catholic by Pope Leo X. Fedrick III hide Martin Luther in Wartburg Castle.
  • Jun 15, 1522

    Translation of the Bible

    While at Wartburg Castle Luther translated the bible into German. He also published his New Testiment translation while in hiding.
  • Jun 15, 1526

    More Translations

    William Tyndle published a translation of the New Testament in english. This helped the spread of the reformation to more and more countrys.
  • Nov 21, 1534

    The church seperates

    Henry VIII becomes supreme head of the church in England, which seperates from the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Jun 15, 1535

    He's Dead

    Henry VIII Executes Thomas Moore, a major reformer, for refusing to support the English Reformation.
  • Jun 15, 1536

    Calvin joins the Reformation

    John Calvin publishes(in Latin) his works of systematic theology: Institutes of the christian religion.
  • Jun 15, 1536

    He's Dead Too

    William Tyndle, another major reformer, burned at the stake for Hersy. His final words were: "Lord! Open the king of Englands eyes!"
  • May 18, 1546

    Martin Dies

    Martin Luther died at age 62, in Eisleben, Germany. His final words: "We are beggers: this is true."
  • Period: Jun 15, 1546 to Jun 15, 1563

    The Council of Trent

    The 19th Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church is held to reform and clarify doctrine. It rejected Protestantism and lead to the issuing of a Catechism in 1566. (It Lasted for 17 years)
  • Mar 8, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    A treaty Granted toleration of Lutherans within the Holy Roman Empire useing the princible of "Whose reigon, his religion."