The Reformation

  • Jews in Venice
    Feb 11, 1516

    Jews in Venice

    Venice Jews were moved to Ghetto.
  • Denounced Martin Luther
    Jan 29, 1521

    Denounced Martin Luther

    Pope awarded him the title "defender of the faith."
  • Henry VIII's Annulment
    May 21, 1527

    Henry VIII's Annulment

    Henry VIII asked for an annulment from his first wife because he had no sons.
  • Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
    Jan 25, 1533

    Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

    Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn and had Elizabeth.
  • Act of Supremacy
    Oct 21, 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Parliament passed the Act of Supremacy making the king the head of the Church of England.
  • Council of Trent
    Mar 25, 1545

    Council of Trent

    Pope Paul III starts Council of Trent.
  • Henry VIII's Death
    Jan 28, 1547

    Henry VIII's Death

    Henry VIII dies, having only one son.
  • Edward VI's Death
    Jul 6, 1553

    Edward VI's Death

    Edward VI dies.
  • Mary's Death
    Nov 17, 1558

    Mary's Death

    Mary Tudor dies.
  • Elizabeth Becomes Queen
    Nov 17, 1558

    Elizabeth Becomes Queen

    Elizabeth becomes queen and compromises with Catholics and Protestants.