The Reformation

  • Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther was born

  • Jan 2, 1505

    Luther becomes a monk

    After being struck by lightining Martin Luther decides it was a sign and becomes a monk.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    Muther writes the "95 Theses"

    The 95 Theses was basically a list of things wrong with the church.
  • Jan 1, 1520

    Pope ex-communicates Martin Luther

  • Jan 1, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Martin Luther is summoned to Worms for a trial where he is tried for heresey and blasphemy.
  • Jan 1, 1522

    Luther returns to Wittenburg

  • Jan 1, 1522

    Ignatius began to write "Spiritual Exercise"

    This was a day by day guide to meditaion and worshipping.
  • Jan 1, 1524

    Peasants revolt

  • Jan 1, 1529

    German princes protost against the Pope and other princes' agreement

  • Jan 1, 1540

    The Pope made a religious oder called "The Society of Jesus" for Ignatius' followers

  • Jan 1, 1546

    Martin Luther died

  • Feb 18, 1546

    Martin Luther died

  • Jan 1, 1547

    Protestants lost the war again Emperor Charles the 5th

  • Jan 1, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg was signed

  • Jan 1, 1559

    John Knox put Calvin's ideas to work in Scottish towns

  • Jan 1, 1560

    Calvinism is Scotland's official religion

  • Jan 1, 1572

    Anger broke out on the Feast of Bartholemew's Day