Martin Luther

By TaceFatue
  • Martin Luther's birth
    Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther's birth

    Marin Luther's birth was in 1483
  • Baptism
    Nov 11, 1483

    Baptism

    Baptized day after he was born
  • Moved to Mansfeld
    May 22, 1484

    Moved to Mansfeld

    Martin Luther and his family moved to Mansfeld in 1484.
  • University of Erfurt
    Dec 1, 1501

    University of Erfurt

    At the age of 19 Martin entered the University of Erfurt
  • Priesthood
    Apr 1, 1507

    Priesthood

    In 1507 he was ordained to priesthood
  • Luther's Lectures
    Feb 23, 1510

    Luther's Lectures

    From 1510 to 1520, Luther lectured on the Psalms, the books of Hebrews, Romans, and Galatians. As he studied these portions of the Bible, he came to view the use of terms such as penance and righteousness
  • Excommunication
    Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunication

    Luther was excommunicated by Pope Leo X on 3 January 1521
  • Return
    Mar 6, 1522

    Return

    Martin Luther returned to Wittenberg secretly
  • Marriage
    Jun 13, 1523

    Marriage

    Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora
  • Catechisms
    Mar 12, 1525

    Catechisms

    From 1525 to 1529, he established a supervisory church body, laid down a new form of worship service, and wrote a clear summary in the form of 2 catechisms.
  • Death
    Feb 18, 1546

    Death

    Martin Luther had been suffering from ill health for years like kidney and bladder stones, vertigo, and a cataract in one eye.