Reformation in the 1500s

  • Aug 14, 1509

    Erasmus' "In Praise of Folly" is written.

    Erasmus' "In Praise of Folly" is written.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Luther's 95 Theses is posted.

    Luther's 95 Theses is posted.
  • Jul 19, 1519

    Leipzig Debate

  • Period: Jan 28, 1521 to May 25, 1521

    Diet of Worms

  • Dec 31, 1524

    German Peasant's War

  • Oct 11, 1531

    Urlich Zwingli Dies

  • Nov 29, 1534

    Act of Supremecy is written and enforced

  • Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Dec 31, 1563

    Cuncil of Trent

  • Period: Oct 29, 1546 to Oct 29, 1547

    Schmalkaldic Wars

  • Sep 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg is established

  • Period: Oct 29, 1562 to

    French Wars of Religion

  • May 27, 1564

    John Calvin Dies

  • Jul 26, 1566

    Elizabeth I's Navy defeats the Spanish Armada

  • Aug 24, 1572

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

  • Phillip II attacks England

  • Elizabeth I dies

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    30 Year's War

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    Peace of Westphalia is established.