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Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany, formally beginning the Protestant Reformation
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Pope Leo X rewards Henry VIII for his written attack on Luther by granting him the title "Defender of the Faith"
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Henry adds "of the Church of England in Earth, under Jesus Christ, Supreme Head" to his royal style. Henry proclaims himself, not the Pope, to be the head of the Church of England
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King James Bible first published and used throughout the English speaking world.
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The Glorious Revolution