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Martin Luther

  • Born in Eisleben, Germany
    Nov 10, 1483

    Born in Eisleben, Germany

  • Baptized as a Catholic
    Nov 11, 1483

    Baptized as a Catholic

  • He decided to become a monk
    Jul 2, 1505

    He decided to become a monk

    He was struck by lighting and desided to become a monk.
  • Period: Jul 2, 1505 to Feb 18, 1546

    Being a Christan

    He started the most imporant chapter for his life, which help christanity.
  • Enters monastery
    Jul 17, 1505

    Enters monastery

    He entered the Agustine Monastery in Erfurt, and started his monk and christanity chapter of life.
  • Earned Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies
    Mar 9, 1508

    Earned Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies

  • Doctor of Theology
    Oct 19, 1512

    Doctor of Theology

    Recieved the name doctor of theology from the Wittenberg University
  • Protestant Reformation
    Oct 31, 1517

    Protestant Reformation

    Cause by his excommunication, and his 95 theses
  • Nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church
    Oct 31, 1517

    Nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church

    Accusing them of heresy opon heresy!
  • Papal Bull
    Jun 15, 1520

    Papal Bull

    The papal bull was issued by the pope in response to Luthers 95 theses.
  • Luther Burns the papal bull
    Dec 10, 1520

    Luther Burns the papal bull

    Luther and a group of his students burn the papal bull, this sparks anger from the pope.
  • Excommunicated
    Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunicated

    Luther was excommunicated by Pope Leo X. The pope had enough of luther and decided to get ride of him. That didnt stop Luther.
  • Period: Jan 28, 1521 to May 25, 1521

    Diet of worms

  • Diet of Worms
    Apr 17, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Took place in Worms, Rhine.
  • He is kidnapped.
    May 4, 1521

    He is kidnapped.

    He fried Fredrick kiddnaps Luther to ensure his safety at wartburg castel.
  • He secretly returned to Wittenberg
    Mar 16, 1522

    He secretly returned to Wittenberg

    He preached eight sermons.
  • Married
    Jun 13, 1525

    Married

    Married Katharina Von Bora, a former nun.
  • Death
    Feb 18, 1546

    Death

    Died from lots of Health issues, basically a stroke.