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Period: Nov 10, 1473 to Feb 18, 1556
Martin Luther
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Nov 10, 1483
Matin Luther Born
He wa born into a very strict family that was Catholic. They intended for him to have a career in law but he became a monk and a theology professor instead of a lawer. -
Jul 2, 1505
Luther Caught In Storm
While traveling back to the university from his parents' home, Luther was caught in a really bad thunderstorm. Almost hit by some lightening, he cried to patron saint of miners: "Help me, St. Anne, and I'll become a monk!" Luther escaped unharmed, and being true to his word, entered a monastery within a month. -
Jul 1, 1514
Matin Luther Becomes a Priest
At age 30 Martin Luther becomes a priest. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Martin Luther nails the 95 theses to the castle church door. He wrote these theses because he thought that paying for indulgences so that they didn't have to repent of their sins was wrong. Out of his frustration he wrote all 95 of them. -
Dec 10, 1520
Martin Luther Burns Papal Documents
Martin Luther burns the Exsurge Domine. He also burnt other papal documents, books of the church law and books written by his enemies under what is now known as the Luther oak. -
Sep 26, 1522
Luther Translates The Bible
Martin Luther translates the bible into German. I do not know the the exact day he did it but he did finish it in September of 1522. -
Jun 13, 1525
Martin Luther Gets Married
Luther married Katharine Von Bora who was a former nun. They had six children. -
Dec 25, 1525
Martin Luthher uses the German Mass
Martin Luther uses the German Mass to make it more convinient to teach the public so they could clearly understand the messages of God. -
Feb 18, 1546
Luther Dies
Martin Luther died of natural causes. -
Martin Luther's Grave Opened
Martin Luther's grave gets open and his remains were still there.
