1381John Wycliffe's Dismissal and the Rise of Lollardy

John Wycliffe is dismissed from the University of Oxford for...
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⛪ St. Columba Founds the Monastery on Iona

The monastery on Iona is founded by St. Columba.
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✝️ Murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral

On December 29, Thomas Becket is murdered in Canterbury Cathedral.
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📜 English Jews Expelled by Royal Decree

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⛪ John Wycliffe's Dismissal and the Rise of Lollardy

John Wycliffe is dismissed from the University of Oxford for criticism of the Catholic Church, leading to the Lollardy movement in England.
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👑 Mary I Ascends to Throne and Restores Catholicism

Mary Tudor becomes the first queen regnant of England and restores the Church of England under Papal authority.
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⛪ Wesley Brothers Initiate Methodism

1735: Charles Wesley and John Wesley begin Methodism in England.
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