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Jan 1, 1512
Begins studies
Begins work as the professor of Theology at the University of Wittenburg. -
Nov 11, 1512
Doctorate
Luther receives doctorate in Theology. -
Jan 1, 1514
Becomes Priest
Luther became the preist of Wittenberg's city church. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
He nailed the 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg. He accused the Roman Catholic Church of the selling of indulgences. He believed people only need faith in God and Jesus to get accepted in heaven, they don't need to pay. This was the starting point of the reformation. -
Oct 12, 1518
Questioning of Luther begins in Rome
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Jan 12, 1519
Death of Emperor Maximillian
The daeth of Emperor Maximillian distracted people from the problem of Luther. -
Jun 15, 1520
Questioning of Luther taken up again
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Jan 3, 1521
Excommunication
Luther refused to recant his writings and teachings. So the Pope Leo X decided to excommunicate him. -
Apr 2, 1521
Leaves for Worms
Luther was invited to Worms by the emperor. The church and emperor wanted him to recant his teachings while he was there. His journey to Worms was more of a victory march. He was welcomed and cheered on by people. They asked for his advice on things. Along the way, he preached in Erfurt, Gotha and Eisenach. -
Apr 16, 1521
Arrives at Worms
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Apr 25, 1521
Departs Worms
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May 4, 1521
Kidnapped
He was knidnapped by some of Frederick's horseman, and taken to Wartburg Castle. Frederick was one of Luther's freinds, and Luther asked him to kidnap him. He planned to stay at Wartburg castle for a year. During his time in hiding, he grew a beard, and disguised himself as a knight. He spent his time secretly translating the Bible into German. -
Jan 1, 1524
Published Bible into German
Luther was the first person to translate the Bible into a language which ordinary people could read. -
Nov 11, 1525
Married
Married Katherine Van Bora -
Feb 18, 1546
Death of Luther
He died in Eisleben
