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Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
On this date, Luther nailed a list of 95 theses to a church door in Wittenberg. -
Jul 17, 1518
Strengthening of state authority over Church authority
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Dec 16, 1518
End of the religious unity in Europe
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May 15, 1519
Spread of Education was inforced
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Aug 17, 1519
Strengthing of European middle class
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May 16, 1521
Charles V called Luther to apper infront of the imperial assembly
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Period: Jan 1, 1524 to Jan 1, 1525
Pesents Rebled anginst the German Princes
Many pesents, meanwhile, wanted not only reform of the clergy but also lower taxes. In 1524 and 1525, pesents rebelled against the German princes. They expected Luther's encouragement, but he opposed political revolution and instead urged tem to stop fighting. When they did not, he called on the nobility to crush the revolt. -
Jan 1, 1536
John Calvin joined reformers
John Calvin (a French religious scholoar) joined the reformers in Geneva and developed the form of Protestants belief called Calvinism -
Jan 1, 1545
Council of Trent
