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16th-century Protestantism

  • LollardyThe word lollard first appeared in official English records during the year 1387. A mandate from the Bishop of Worcester targeted five poor preachers…
  • Dissolution of the monasteriesIn February 1531, Henry VIII declared himself Supreme Head of the Church of England after failing to secure a papal annulment for his marriage.
  • Polish BrethrenOn the 22nd of January 1556, a Polish student named Piotr of Goniądz stood before the general synod of Reformed churches in the village of Secemin.