- Ninety-five Theses is published: October 31st, 1517
- Reformers argue that salvation is based on faith in Jesus alone
- Martin Luther is excommunicated by Pope Leo X: January 3rd, 1521
- Diet of Worms: May 25, 1521
- French Wars of Religion: 1562-1598
- Eighty Years' War: 1566-1648
- Thirty Years' War: 1618-1648