Martin Luther By bdubke Period: Jan 1, 1475 to Jan 1, 1550 Martin Luther Nov 10, 1483 Luther Born in Eislebeman Aug 3, 1492 Christopher Columbus Departs From Spain Jan 6, 1505 Recieves Master of Arts: Plans for Law School Jul 2, 1505 Caught in a Thunderstorm, Pledges to be a Monk Jul 17, 1505 Enters Augustinian Monestary at Erfurt Oct 31, 1517 Posts 95 Theses on Castle Church Door Jun 15, 1520 Papal Bull Exurge Domine Issued Dec 10, 1520 Luther burns bull and canon law with Students Jan 3, 1521 Excommunicated in Rome Apr 16, 1521 Arrives at Diet of Worms Apr 25, 1521 Departs Worms May 4, 1521 Kidnapped by Fredrick: Taken to Wartburg Castle Feb 18, 1546 Death of Luther in Eisleban