Reformation Timeline

  • Johannes Gutenberg invents the Printing Press
    Dec 20, 1440

    Johannes Gutenberg invents the Printing Press

    Made it possible to produce books quickly and cheaply. Gutenberg printed complete versions of the bible, the Gutenberg Bible, in 1445.
  • Henry VIII beomces king of England
    Apr 13, 1509

    Henry VIII beomces king of England

    First king to be Protestant
  • Martin Luther Posts 95-Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther Posts 95-Theses

    95-Theses states what that the Catholic Church is focused on wealth and power, and not religion.
  • Martin Luther is Excommunicated
    Nov 29, 1521

    Martin Luther is Excommunicated

    No one in the empire may give food or shelter to Martin Luther. one prince disobeys, and allows Martin to stay in a castle. While Martin was living in the castle, he translated the Bible to german.
  • Peasants' Revolt Begins
    Sep 3, 1524

    Peasants' Revolt Begins

    German peasants demanded a end to serfdom. bands of angry peasants went about the countryside raiding monasteries, pillaging, and burning. Princes crushed the revolt, killing as many as 100,000 people.
  • England Breaks Away From Catholic Church
    Jul 25, 1527

    England Breaks Away From Catholic Church

    Henry VIII asked Pope to denounce his marriage, Pope said no. Henry VIII breaks away from the Catholic Church
  • John Calvin breaks away from the Catholic church
    Nov 6, 1530

    John Calvin breaks away from the Catholic church

    Calvinism begins
  • Society of Jesus formed
    Sep 3, 1534

    Society of Jesus formed

    members called "Jesuits". They focused on three activites. 1. They founded schools throughout europe. 2. Convert non-Christians to Catholicism. 3. Stop the spread of Protestantism.
  • Council of Trent Begins
    May 22, 1545

    Council of Trent Begins

    Catholic Church officials, met to reform the Catholic Church
  • Peace at Augsburg
    Sep 25, 1555

    Peace at Augsburg

    Permanently ended religious struggle between Catholics and Protestants.
  • Elizibeth I becomes Queen of England
    Dec 6, 1558

    Elizibeth I becomes Queen of England

    Restores Protestantism back to England, united British Isles under Anglican Church
  • Council of Trent Ends
    Sep 3, 1563

    Council of Trent Ends

    all Reformations completed, Council of Trent is no longer needed.
  • St. Bartholomew Massacre in France
    Jun 1, 1572

    St. Bartholomew Massacre in France

    Specific types of people targeted, (Huguenots) were killed.
  • England defeats Spanish Armada

    England defeats Spanish Armada

    Spanish Armada created to punish Protestant countrys. Was defeated in the water South of England
  • Edict of Nantes issued

    Edict of Nantes issued

    King Henry IV promoted peace, and allowed Hugeunots to worship freely
  • 30 Years' War begins

    30 Years' War begins

    Catholics Versus Protestants
  • 30 Years War ends

    30 Years War ends

    Treaty of Westphailia ends the 30 Years War
  • Edict of Nantes Revoked

    Edict of Nantes Revoked

    Louis XIV cancels Edict of Nantes. Huguenots no longer allowed religious freedom. many fled the country.