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European History

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to

    European History

  • Hundred Years' War Begins
    Oct 25, 1337

    Hundred Years' War Begins

  • Bubonic Plague Breaks out in Eastern Europe
    Jan 1, 1348

    Bubonic Plague Breaks out in Eastern Europe

  • Bubonic Plague Hits it's Peak of Destruction
    Oct 25, 1351

    Bubonic Plague Hits it's Peak of Destruction

  • Boccacio finishes writing Decameron
    Oct 25, 1353

    Boccacio finishes writing Decameron

    Decameron is a collection of writings from survivors of the Black Death.
  • Wat Tyler's Rebellion
    Oct 25, 1381

    Wat Tyler's Rebellion

  • Conciliar Movement
    Oct 25, 1409

    Conciliar Movement

    A third Pope is elected, but the previous 2 refuse to resign.
  • Council of Constance
    Oct 25, 1414

    Council of Constance

    Major reformation of the Christian Church.
  • Battle of Agincourt
    Oct 25, 1415

    Battle of Agincourt

    Major battle between the English and French. Longbows are used to defeat French Calvary. Henry V gives the Saint Crispin speech. Exactly 595 years ago to the day!!
  • The War of Roses
    Oct 25, 1450

    The War of Roses

    England is beset by upperclass turmoil, and reform.
  • Guttenburg Invents the Type Press
    Oct 25, 1450

    Guttenburg Invents the Type Press

  • The Spanish Inquisition is Established
    Oct 25, 1478

    The Spanish Inquisition is Established

  • The War of Roses Ends
    Oct 25, 1485

    The War of Roses Ends

  • Henry VIII Obtains the Throne of England
    Apr 21, 1509

    Henry VIII Obtains the Throne of England

  • Machiavelli Writes The Prince
    Oct 25, 1513

    Machiavelli Writes The Prince

    The Prince exemplified what the characteristics of a ruler should be, and what mannerisms they should have.
  • Luther Publishes his Ninety-Five Theses
    Oct 25, 1517

    Luther Publishes his Ninety-Five Theses

    After learning about John Tetzel selling indulgences, he published his Ninety-Five Theses on the door on St. Peters.
  • Diet of Worms
    Oct 25, 1521

    Diet of Worms

  • Peasant's Revolt
    Oct 25, 1524

    Peasant's Revolt

    Used Luther's teachings as a cause to revolt against their rulers. Luther denies any involvement with them.
  • Act of Supremacy
    Oct 25, 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Henry VIII gains control of the Church of England
  • Thirty-Nine Articles Established
    Oct 25, 1536

    Thirty-Nine Articles Established

    Defines Anglican Doctrine.
  • Council Of Trent
    Oct 25, 1545

    Council Of Trent

    Met 25 times over the period of 18 years.
  • Death of Henry VIII
    Jan 28, 1547

    Death of Henry VIII

    Succumbs to Syphilis (Most likely from Catherine Howard)
  • Peace of Augsburg
    Oct 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    Ended the religious struggles between Charles V and the Lutheran Princes
  • Elizabeth I Takes the Throne of England
    Nov 17, 1558

    Elizabeth I Takes the Throne of England

  • Last Council of Trent
    Oct 25, 1563

    Last Council of Trent

  • Defeat of the Spanish Armada

    Defeat of the Spanish Armada

    Most of the Spanish Armada is destroyed by the Protestant Winds. Spanish superiority of the seas declines, while British superiority increases.
  • Death of Elizabeth I

    Death of Elizabeth I