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jan 1, 1539 - Jesuit Order was founded

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In 1539, the Jesuit Order was founded. This marked the start of the Counter-Reformation. The Jesuits, founded by Ignatius of Loyola, established missions and schools to educate and fight against Protestantism. In the end, this order gave strength to the Catholic Church once more.

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jan 1, 1539
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~ 487 years ago