# Protestant Reformation — WHE Definition Discussion

**URL:** <https://community.worldhistory.org/t/protestant-reformation-whe-definition-discussion/16187>\
**Category:** WHE Articles\
**Created:** [November 10, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/protestant-reformation-whe-definition-discussion/16187 "2021-11-10T17:01:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 10, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/protestant-reformation-whe-definition-discussion/16187/1 "2021-11-10T17:01:51Z")

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The Protestant Reformation (1517-1648) refers to the widespread religious, cultural, and social upheaval of 16th-century Europe that broke the hold of the medieval Church, allowing for the development of personal interpretations of the Christian message and leading to the development of modern nation-states. It is considered one of the most important events in Western history.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Protestant\_Reformation/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Protestant_Reformation/)._

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**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/protestant-reformation-whe-definition-discussion/16187/2 "2026-07-30T16:55:45Z")

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