Reformation Timeline

  • Peasant's Revolt
    Jun 6, 1381

    Peasant's Revolt

    The lower classes revolted against the upper classes but onky raised awareness
  • John Wycliffe ans Jan Huss speak out against the catholic church
    Jul 6, 1415

    John Wycliffe ans Jan Huss speak out against the catholic church

    John Wycliffe and Jan Huss spoke out against the church because they didnt belive that the church should be so focused on wealth. They were punished for their actions.
  • Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press
    Dec 5, 1440

    Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press

    In 1440 Johannes invented the movable type printing press and it was very useful in spreading information and printing different languages so everyone could understand.
  • Henry VIII becomes king of England
    Apr 21, 1509

    Henry VIII becomes king of England

    On this day Henry became the eighth king of England and had six wives
  • Martin Luther posts the 95 theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther posts the 95 theses

    On this day martin luther posted a list that critized the church and attacked the selling of indulgences.
  • Martin Luther is excommunicated
    Jan 3, 1521

    Martin Luther is excommunicated

    Martin luther was excommunicated on this day for his acts of heritics.
  • John Calvin breaks from the Catholic Church
    Nov 6, 1530

    John Calvin breaks from the Catholic Church

    In 1530 John Calvin broke from the catholic church and started calvinism. Martin Luther "layed the egg to be hatched" which was calvanism.
  • Society of Jesus
    Aug 15, 1534

    Society of Jesus

    The society of Jesus was also known as the jesuaits. There job was to spread their faith and teachings of God.
  • England breaks away from catholic church
    Dec 17, 1538

    England breaks away from catholic church

    In 1538 England broke away from the catholic church because Henry was the king of England and when he left they all left.
  • Period: Dec 13, 1545 to Dec 4, 1563

    Council of Trent

    The council of trent was a council of the church who met to decide things.
  • Peace at Augsurg
    Sep 25, 1555

    Peace at Augsurg

    The peace at Augsburg settled the struggle between lutherans and catholics.
  • Elizabeth 1 becomes queen of england
    Nov 17, 1558

    Elizabeth 1 becomes queen of england

    Daughter of Henry and Anne became the first queen of England on this day.
  • St. Bartholomew Massacre
    Aug 24, 1572

    St. Bartholomew Massacre

    The St. Bartholomew massacre in France was when the catholics showed major violence towards the french calvinist who were also called huguenots.
  • England defeats the Spanish Armada

    England defeats the Spanish Armada

    This battle was taken place when the leader of spain, king phillip, tried invading england which was ruled by queen elizabeth.
  • Edict of Nantes Issued

    Edict of Nantes Issued

    The edict of nates let the french calvinists worship freely and gave tolerance of the huegenots religion.
  • 30 Years War Begins

    30 Years War Begins

    The 30 years war was a long, drawn out dispute between the protestants and catholics
  • Treaty of Westphalia

    Treaty of Westphalia

    The Treaty of Westphalia marked the end of the thirty years war between the protestants and catholics.