European wars of religion timeline

  • 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    The peace of Augsburg was a trety signed between Charles the 5th and the schmalkaldic league of lutheran princes. This allowed princes in the roman empire to choose if their official faith in their state was catholic or lutheran. This ended the struggle for power between each other, however, it also marked the end of christian unity in Europe.
  • Period: 1562 to

    French wars of religion

    The war was a peirod of fighting and political unrest between the protestant christians and catholics. They fought in the kingdom of france and over 3 million people died from violence and disease. A noble family was on each supporting side and were both fighting each other for the heir to the french throne as well. The catholic side ended up winning the war.
  • 1572

    Bartolomew’s Day Massacre

    For several weeks the catholics killed many protestants as well as their military leaders. This was the turning point of the french wars of religions in the catholics favor. As many as 30,000 were killed in this short timespan.
  • Edict of Nantes

    The Edict of Nantes was signed by king henry IV of france. This edict granted the protestants civil rights and more freedom. This paved the way for religious tolerence and ended the French wars of religion.
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    30 years war

    The war was fought in central europe resulting in 5-8 million deaths, mostly from disease or starvation. The war began as a battle between the protestant and catholic states but ended as a battle for power over europe. It changed the political landscape and roles of religion after it was over. it had a massive impact on europe
  • Peace of Westphalia

    Two treaties were signed ending the 30 years war in the Roman empire. One took place in each city that the other side had control of so it was fair. This ended the decades of fighting and established a plan for peace between the catholics and protestants.