The Protestant Reformation

  • Martin Luther is born
    Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther is born

  • Henry the VIII is Born
    Jun 28, 1491

    Henry the VIII is Born

  • John Calvin
    Jul 10, 1509

    John Calvin

    John Calvin is born
  • The Posting of the 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    The Posting of the 95 Theses

    Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the Wittenburg Cathedral.
  • On the Freedom of a Christian
    Nov 1, 1520

    On the Freedom of a Christian

    Luther Publishes this book in Germany.
  • Diet of Worms
    Jan 28, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    The diet of worms was conducted by the holy roman emperor.
  • Jun 10, 1521

    Excommunication of Luther

    Luther is excommunicated from the church.
  • Luther publishes the New Testament
    Jan 1, 1522

    Luther publishes the New Testament

  • Burning of Luther's Books
    Jan 1, 1526

    Burning of Luther's Books

    Cardinal Wolsey presides at a massive burning of Lutheran books.
  • Luther's Small Catechism
    Mar 27, 1529

    Luther's Small Catechism

    Another of Luther's works is published
  • Luther's Large Catechism
    Apr 1, 1529

    Luther's Large Catechism

    Luther Publishes one of his works.
  • Zwingli killed in Battle
    Oct 11, 1531

    Zwingli killed in Battle

    Zwingli is killed in the 30 years war
  • Luther Publishes the Old Testament
    Jan 1, 1534

    Luther Publishes the Old Testament

  • The Council of Trent
    Jan 1, 1549

    The Council of Trent

    The council starts.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1549 to Jan 1, 1563

    Council of Trent

  • Coucil of Trent ends
    Jan 1, 1563

    Coucil of Trent ends

    The coucil ends
  • 30 Years War Starts

    30 Years War Starts

    The 30 Year war starts.
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    30 Years War

  • Treaty of Westphalia

    Treaty of Westphalia

    In this time period, the treaty of Westphalia was signed ending the 30 years war.
  • End of The 30 Years War

    End of The 30 Years War

    This date marked the end of the 30 years war.