May1521

Historical Events in May 1521

The Protestant Reformation

May 8 Parliament of Worms installs edict against Martin Luther

1517 copy of Martin Luther's 95 theses, the publication of which began the Protestant Reformation in Europe

May 17 Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for treason
May 20 Ignatius Loyola seriously wounded by a cannonball

Historic Event

May 25 Edict of Worms outlaws Martin Luther and his followers

Martin Luther — Theologian and Founder of Protestantism Martin Luther

Treaty of Interest

May 28 Pope Leo X signs treaty with Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

Leo X — Pope Leo X

Charles V — Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

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