Protestant Reformation timeline.

  • Period: Jan 1, 1215 to Dec 4, 1563

    Indulgences

    The church starts selling indulgences that forgave the ones who sinned by the cost of money, this practice was abused for centuries and was only available for the rich.
  • Period: Apr 21, 1509 to Jan 28, 1547

    Henry VIII reign days

    During his reign, Henry VIII played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation by breaking away the Catholic Church.
  • Martin Luther posted his Ninety five theses on the door of all Saint's Churches
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther posted his Ninety five theses on the door of all Saint's Churches

    This act is often considered as the catalyst of the reformation, Luther criticized certain practices of the church, most notably the sales of indulgences.
  • The Printing press
    Nov 1, 1517

    The Printing press

    This artifact helped the protestation spread through Martin Luther's ninety five theses. The ability to mass produce texts facilitated the rapid distribution.
  • Pope Leo X
    Dec 10, 1520

    Pope Leo X

    Was the Pope of the catholic church from, 1513 to his death in 1521, Pope Leo X initially dismissed Martin Luther's 95 theses, but as time goes on and Luther's sudden gain of popularity, Leo issued the papal bull Exsurge Domine demanding Luther retract 41 of his 95 theses, and after Luther's refusal, excommunicated him.
  • Diet of Worms
    Jan 28, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Was an imperial assembly held in the city of worms addressing the trial of Martin Luther, he was called to recant his writings, which criticized the Catholic Church.
  • Formation of the Lutheran Church
    Jun 25, 1530

    Formation of the Lutheran Church

    The Lutheran Church, based on Luther's teachings
  • John Calvin's Magnus Opus
    Mar 22, 1536

    John Calvin's Magnus Opus

    John Calvin greatly influenced protestantism, in march 22, 1536, he wrote his magnum opus "Institutes of the Christian Religion" which serves as an introductory guide to the essential doctrines of protestant christianity.
  • Jesuits
    Sep 27, 1540

    Jesuits

    Founded by Ignatius of Loyola, know as society of Jesus, played a significant role in the counter-Reformation, Jesuits aimed to combat the protestors, they were loyal to the Pope and followed the Catholic doctrine.
  • The Inquisition
    Jul 21, 1542

    The Inquisition

    Established by Pope Paul III, THe inquisition was a series of institutions within the catholic church responsible for combating heresy. The Inquisition approach often fueled tensions between Catholics and Protestants.
  • Period: Dec 13, 1545 to Apr 12, 1556

    Council of trent

    The Council of trent was the Catholic Church's response to the challenges posed by the protestant reformation. This involved multiple sessions between 1545 and 1563, during the Council of Trent, Catholic leaders reaffirmed traditional Catholic practices, they also clarified doctrines, sacraments, and the authority of the church as justification.
  • Peace of Augsburg
    Sep 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    The Peace of Augsburg was a treaty which aimed to settle religious conflicts. It allowed each ruler of a territory within the empire to choose whether the territory would be Catholic or Lutheran.
  • Period: Nov 17, 1558 to

    Queen Elizabeth I

    During her reign, Queen Elizabeth I pursued a moderate religious policy that aimed at finding a compromise between Catholics and protestants in her realm.
  • St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
    Aug 24, 1572

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

    a widespread slaughter of French Protestants (Huguenots) by Catholics, lasting over two months, resulting in the deaths of between 5,000 and 25,000 people
  • Edict of Nantes

    Edict of Nantes

    It was issued by king Henry IV of france. The edict aimed to promote religious tolerance in France by granting substantial rights to the Huguenots, who were French Protestants. The edict played a significant role in temporarily ending the religious conflicts between catholics and Protestants in france.