Religions in Europe in the 16th Century

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Simeon Netchev
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A map illustrating the dominant religious divisions in Europe as the Reformation revolution in the Catholic church burned through Europe in the 16th century. Meanwhile, at the edges of the continent, the Islam introduced to the Balkans by the Turks in the lands of the Ottoman Empire coexisted and competed with Orthodox Christianity for the hearts and minds of the believers.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2021, December 09). Religions in Europe in the 16th Century. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14972/religions-in-europe-in-the-16th-century/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Religions in Europe in the 16th Century." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 09, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14972/religions-in-europe-in-the-16th-century/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Religions in Europe in the 16th Century." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 Dec 2021. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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