1 jan 1533 ano - Reign of Elizabeth I

Descrição:

After Mary Tudor's death, Elizabeth I took control of the English throne and made massive changes to religion. She allowed more lenient religious freedom, allowing citizens to be either Catholic or Lutheran. This led to Philip II sending the Spanish Armada to protect Catholicism against England (but this failed miserably). Overall, much like Henry VIII's decision to end the papal authority, this event marks the waning power of the Catholic Church and the rise of separate branches of Christianity, specifically Protestantism. Furthermore, this sets a precedent of increased religious diversity in general in European countries at the time.

Adicionado na linha do tempo:

Data: