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What year did the Protestant Reformation begin?
Answer
1517
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther, a German theology professor, posted his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences. Luther's action sparked a theological and political revolution that fundamentally changed Christianity and European history. The Reformation spread rapidly, inspiring other reformers like John Calvin and Huldrych Zwingli, and ultimately resulted in the creation of Protestant denominations and the permanent fragmentation of Western Christianity.
💡 Did you know?
Martin Luther never intended to start a new religion; he wanted to reform the Catholic Church from within, but was eventually excommunicated.
Other options people guess
- 1450
- 1500
- 1545
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- reformation
- religion
- christianity
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