Reformation, The
Bans the sale of indulgences in Zurich
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Ulrich Zwingli Biography and Timeline
Follow Ulrich Zwingli through 8 dated historical records for Switzerland.
Ulrich Zwingli, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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1519–1531Years on this page
1519
Sale-Indulgences
Bans the sale of indulgences in Zurich
1523
Reform of Church Governance
The Zurich town Council adopts Zwinglis programme of Protestant reforms
1529
Christian Civic League
Zwingli founds the Christian Civic League
Christian Civic League
Zwingli founds the Christian Civic League
1531
Battle of Kappel
The Protestants are defeated by the Catholics & Zwingli is killed
Death of Ulrich Zwingli
Death of Ulrich Zwingli, killed at the Battle of Kappel
Reformation, The
Following conflict between the Catholic and Protestant cantons of the Swiss confederacy, Zwingli is killed during the Battle of Kappel
Records, sources and methodology
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