Martin Luther

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  • Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther's birth

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

    Baptism

    Baptism
    Baptized day after he was born
  • May 22, 1484

    Moved to Mansfeld

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

    University of Erfurt

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

    Priesthood

    Priesthood
    In 1507 he was ordained to priesthood
  • Feb 23, 1510

    Luther's Lectures

    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
  • Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunication

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

    Return

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

    Marriage

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

    Catechisms

    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.
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Death

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