1598 ⟶ Edict of Nantes Grants Religious Freedom in France
The Edict of Nantes ends the French Wars of Religion.
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📜 Martin Luther Posts Ninety-Five Theses
The Reformation begins when Martin Luther posts his Ninety-five Theses in Saxony.⟶
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Germany✝️ Protestant Reformation Established in Sweden
✝️ Jesuit Order Founded
The Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, is founded by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions with the approval of Pope Paul III.⟶
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Vatican City
Spain⛪ Council of Trent Begins
The Council of Trent meets for the first time in Trent (in northern Italy).⟶
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Italy📜 Pope Pius V Excommunicates Elizabeth I
Pope Pius V issues Regnans in Excelsis, a papal bull excommunicating all who obeyed Elizabeth I and calling on all Catholics to rebel against her.⟶
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United KingdomVatican City🕊️ Edict of Nantes Grants Religious Freedom in France
The Edict of Nantes ends the French Wars of Religion.⟶
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France