Reformation Timeline

Erasmus writes The praise of Folly

Dec 2, 1509

The paise of folly written in 1509, Erasmus humorostly criricized aspect odf his society that he believed were most in need of reform

Martin Luther post the 95 theses

Oct 31, 1517

Marti luther present a list of 95 theses, that object to he church practice of indulgences. The publication of Luther's theses began the protestan reformation.

Martin Luther is excommunicated

Jan 3, 1521

THe vatican published the bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, excommunicating MArtin Luther for Luther's refusal to recant.

Archbishop of Canterbury annuls King Henry VIII's marriage

Dec 5, 1528

King Henry VIII decide to annul his marriage to Catherine. in 1528 the archbishop of Canterbury annuls king Henry VIII's marriage.

Henry VIII completes the English break from the Catholic church by establishing the Church of England

Dec 5, 1534

in 1534 Henry VIII completes the English break from the Catholic Church.

John Calvin " Institutes of the Christian Religion "

Dec 2, 1536

He published the "IOFCR" a summary of Protestant thought.
This work inmediately gave Calvin a reputation as one of the new leaders of Protestantism.

Cathilic Cardinals begin meeting as the Concil Trent

Dec 13, 1545

The popes were supposet to be the spiritual leaders of the Catholic Church. As leaders of the papal Stantes, .
The Council of Trentbetween December 13, 1545, and December 4, 1563 in twenty-five sessions for thre

Henry VII died

Dec 2, 1547

Henry died in 1547, he was succeeded by Edward VI , a sickly 9 year old, the son of his 3 wife. During Edwar;s reign, church officials who favored Protestant doctrines moved the Church of England als called The Anglican Church