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Oct 31, 1517
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
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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."