Martin Luther

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1512 to Dec 31, 1525

    Martin Luther

  • Oct 19, 1512

    Matrin Luther takes a position as Theology Professor

    Martin Luther received his doctorate in Theology and took the position as Theology Professor at the Wittenberg University 'Leucorea'.
  • Jan 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    Martin Luther begun to notice that his people had bought indulgences. He wrote the 95 Theses and sent them to a few bishops and frinds.
  • Jan 1, 1520

    The Catholic Church declares Marin Luther a heretic

    This crime is punishable by death, Martin flees and goes into hiding and re-writes the bible in German
  • Jan 3, 1520

    Decet Romanum Pontificem excommunicated Martin Luther

  • Jun 15, 1520

    Pope Leo X, gave Luther 60 days to recant

    Pope Leo X issued Luther 60 days to recant everything he had said.
  • Diet of Worms
    Apr 16, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Arrives at the Diet of Worms, which is an assembly of the Imperial Estates of the Holy Roman Empire
  • Apr 25, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Martin Luther departs the Diet of Worms after 9 days.
  • Martin Luther kidnapped
    May 4, 1521

    Martin Luther kidnapped

    Frederick intercepts Martin as he travels over night, Martin is taken away to Wartburg Castle without knowing who is kidnapping him
  • Period: Jan 1, 1524 to Jan 1, 1525

    Peasants war