1517. 31st of October, Luther commences the Reformation.
1519. 12th January, the Emperor Maximilian I. dies.
1519–1556. Charles V.
1521. Imperial diet at Worms.
1517. May: Insurrections of the operatives in London.
1517. In the autumn and winter, Henry VIII. frequently changes the residence of his Court in consequence of the Sweating Sickness and the Plague.
1518. 11th February, Queen Mary is born.
1518. The College of Physicians in London is founded by Linacre.
1521. Henry VIII. opposes Luther, and obtains the title of “Defender of the Faith.” (Thomas More.)
Third Visitation.