Reformation Timeline

  • Peasants' Revolt Begins
    Oct 28, 1381

    Peasants' Revolt Begins

    The Revolt was under the influence of John Wyckcliffe
  • John Wycliffe & Jan Huss speak out against the Catholic Church
    Jul 6, 1415

    John Wycliffe & Jan Huss speak out against the Catholic Church

    Jan Huss was later burned at the stake
  • Johannes Gutenburg Invents The Printing Press
    Jan 1, 1440

    Johannes Gutenburg Invents The Printing Press

    He invented the printing press, so it was easier for the people to print things, with the oil based ink type.
  • Henry VIII Becomes King Of England
    Jun 24, 1509

    Henry VIII Becomes King Of England

    He became King in Westminster Abbey, in London,England
  • Martin Luther Posts The 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther Posts The 95 Theses

    He posted the paper on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany
  • Martin Luther Is Excommunicated
    Jan 3, 1521

    Martin Luther Is Excommunicated

    Pope Leo X creates a document that issues Martin Luther to be excommunicated
  • John Calvin Breaks from The Catholic Church
    Sep 1, 1530

    John Calvin Breaks from The Catholic Church

    He wanted to make his own rules and run his own show where he could have his views shown, so he broke away from the church
  • England Breaks Away From The Catholic Church
    Sep 1, 1534

    England Breaks Away From The Catholic Church

    England Breaks Away From Church and becomes Portestant
  • Society Of Jesus Formed
    Sep 1, 1534

    Society Of Jesus Formed

    The were also known as Jesuits
  • Council Of Trent Begins
    Dec 13, 1545

    Council Of Trent Begins

    A place where the Catholic people would meet and discuss important matters
  • Peace At Augsburg
    Sep 25, 1555

    Peace At Augsburg

    It was the first basis for Lutheranism and Catholicism to be in Germany
  • Elizabeth I Becomes Queen Of England
    Nov 17, 1558

    Elizabeth I Becomes Queen Of England

    She became queen at 23
  • Council Of Trent Ends
    Sep 1, 1564

    Council Of Trent Ends

    They tried to counteract the Protestant Reformation
  • St. Bartholomew Massacre In France
    Aug 24, 1572

    St. Bartholomew Massacre In France

    It was a mob against the Calvinist Protestants, during French Wars of religion
  • England Defeats The Spanish Armada

    England Defeats The Spanish Armada

    King Phillip II of Spain created a fleet to invade England
  • Edict Of Nantes Issued

    Edict Of Nantes Issued

    It let the Calvinist Protestants have their rights granted.
  • 30 Years War Begins

    30 Years War Begins

    It was started by the Calvinists demanding their rights to be allowed.
  • 30 Years War Ends,(Treaty Of Westphalia)

    30 Years War Ends,(Treaty Of Westphalia)

    Because of the Treaty Of Westphalia, it helped end the war, and cause the power to balance out in Europe.
  • Edict Of Nantes Revoked

    Edict Of Nantes Revoked

    After years of being persecuted by Louis XIII and Louis XIV, they decided to revoke the document.