Timeline for the Development of Monarchies and Religious Wars 1530-1725
Cultural Events
Social Events
Political Events
Economic Events
1500-1650: Consolidation of Serfdom in Eastern Europe
1532-1534: Henry VIII of England breaks with Rome
1540: Loyola establishes society of Jesus
1540-1690: Scientific revolution in Europe
1541: Calvin establishes theocracy in Geneva
1555: Peace of Augsburg official recognition of Lutheranism
1560-1660: Height of European witch-hunt
1572: St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in France
1588: English defeat of the Spanish Armada
1598: Henry IV of France issues Edict of Nantes
1610-1650: Spain loses dominant position in the New World economy
1620-1740: Growth of Absolutism in Austria and Prussia
1630-1665: Height of Dutch commercial activity
1650-1750: Height of Mercantilism in Europe
1660: English Monarchy restored
1663-1683: Colbert's economic reforms take place in France
1685: Edict of Nantes revoked
1690: Enlightenment era begins
1701: Expensive construction of St. Petersburg begins
1705: Thomas Newcomen invents the steam engine