Major people of Reformation

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  • Apr 4, 1395

    Johannes Gutenburg

    Inventor of the Printing Press. He printed his first book, "The Bible"
  • Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther

    He was a monk and a schloar. In 1517, he made a document attacking the catholic church called " Theses"
  • Ulrich Zwingli
    Jan 1, 1484

    Ulrich Zwingli

    Leader of the Reformation in Switzerland. In 1519, he became a pastor and began preaching on how to reform a cathoilc church
  • Henry VIII of England
    Jun 28, 1491

    Henry VIII of England

    Made the English church free of Pope's control by comparing himself to the supreme head of the church
  • John Knox
    Sep 20, 1505

    John Knox

    Famous Scottish reformer. He wrote important document scots confession of faith that explained the church beliefs.
  • John Calvin
    Jul 10, 1509

    John Calvin

    He challenged the Cathloic Church and their practices.
  • Luther's 95 Theses
    Oct 2, 1517

    Luther's 95 Theses

    Attacking Catholic Church, Has 2 beliefs: The Bible is central religious authority and human can only get salvation by faith and not deeds
  • Diet of Worms
    Aug 23, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    General assembly of the Holy Roman Empire. Memorable for addressing Martin Luther and the effects of protestant Reformation
  • Council of Trent
    Apr 5, 1545

    Council of Trent

    Convenced as a response to the Protestant Reformation
  • Galileo Galilei
    Feb 15, 1564

    Galileo Galilei

    Catholic Church persecuted Galileo for abonding the geocentric view of the scholar system for the heliocentric system.