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Feb 24, 1500
Charles I of Spain is born
Charles I is primarily known for opposing the protestant reformation. While he tried to look like a good leader, many people disliked him for the opposition of their religion. -
Jan 1, 1522
Charels I of spain outlaws Martain Luther
Charles I was a strong follower of the Catholic church. He made efforts to prevent the protestant reformation, which all failed. -
Jan 16, 1530
Ivan IV is born
Ivan IV turned Russia into a multiethnic state. However, he generally was not a nice person. For example, he burned printing presses to prevent the spread of religious texts. -
Feb 21, 1558
Oprichnina
The Oprichnina is a period in Russian Ivan IV instituted policies of executions, confiscation, and more. This was to help Ivan's party continue to rule with fear, and without the people’s ideals in mind. -
Sep 21, 1558
Charels I of Spain dies
Charles I made many efforts for his own good, and for his own ideals. He opposed many people in his endeavors to halt protantism. -
Ivan Iv dies
Ivan IV, is his reign, he created many policies the people did not condone. He made policies with himself in mind, and opposed differently minded people. -
Louis XIV is born
King Louis XIV ruled over france for over 72 years. he reigned for the longest of any king in a major European country. He attempted to destroy all remaining feudalism. -
Peter I is born
Peter the Great ruled Russia from 1721 to 1725. He revolutionized the empire in terms of culture and economics. -
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War of the Spanish Succession
This war resualted in the death of Charels II of Spain, who was childless. Phillip, Duke of Anjou, second-eldest grandson of Louis XIV, inhereted the throne, extending the reach of France. -
Louis XIV dies
During Louis reign, he created a lot of policies for his own benefit. He also went against many previous customs, which had rarely been ignored before. This demonstrated his power as king. -
Peter I dies
Peter the Great reconstructed the economy and culture in Russia under his rule. He was a positive monach to Russia as a whole. -