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The Protestant Reformation

By jhanlon@walpole.k12.ma.us
  • 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    Martin Luther posts 95 Theses on church door in Wittenberg.
  • Diet of Worms
    1521

    Diet of Worms

    Luther condemned as heretic excommunicated by Pope.
  • Luther in Hiding
    May 4, 1521

    Luther in Hiding

    Luther given refuge from Catholic Church in Wartburg Castle.
  • Henry VIII Becomes Head of Anglican Church
    1534

    Henry VIII Becomes Head of Anglican Church

    Henry the VIII, King of England, becomes head of Anglican Church (a.k.a. Church of England).
  • Calvin Publishes Book of Church Reforms
    1536

    Calvin Publishes Book of Church Reforms

    John Calvin, a French theologian, published Institutes of the Christian Religion.
  • Calvin Leads Reform Movement
    1541

    Calvin Leads Reform Movement

    Calvin invited to lead Protestant church in Geneva, Switzerland.