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Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Luther posted his 95 theses to the church's door, which expressed his disapproval of church authorities selling indulgences and the papacy's abuse of power. -
Jan 28, 1521
The Diet of Worms
After being excommunicated by Pope Leo X, Charles V issues the Edict of Worms which declares Martin Luther as an outlaw and bans all of his writings. -
Aug 13, 1526
Diet of Speyer
The Diet of Speyer suspended the Edict of Worms and decided that "every State shall so live, rule, and believe as it may hope and trust to answer before God and his imperial Majesty". -
Mar 4, 1529
Diet of Speyer
This Diet of Speyer revoked what the first Diet of Speyer decided and reinforced the Edict of Worms and prevented further reformation, which German princes and Imperial free city leaders protested. -
Jun 25, 1530
Augsburg Confession
Consisting of 28 articles, this is one of the principle documents of the Lutheran church. -
Dec 11, 1534
Translation of the New Testament
While at the Wartburg Castle, Luther translate the New Testament into the German language. -
Aug 2, 1552
Treaty of Passau
The Treaty of Passau, made between Charles V and Protestant princes, guaranteed religious freedoms. -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg was the legalization of the Lutheran faith and stated "cuius regio, eius religio". -
Dec 8, 1560
Lutheranism Spreads
After originating in Germany, Lutheranism began to quickly spread during the Reformation to places such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and many other parts of northern Europe to become one of the largest branches of Protestantism today. -
Dec 5, 1580
Book of Concord
The Book of Concord was published.
