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Nov 10, 1483
Luther is Born
Matin Luther was born in Eislenben, Germany. -
Sep 12, 1498
Martin attends school
Luther attended a parish school in Eisenach, staying with relatives -
Sep 8, 1501
College Days
Luther begins study at University of Erfurt -
May 14, 1505
Master
He earns a masters degree -
May 10, 1507
Luther becomes Priest
Luther becomes an Ordained priest -
Oct 14, 1508
Teaching days
Luther began teaching at the University of Wittenburg -
Oct 31, 1517
Theses on catholic door
Luther posts 95 Theses on the church door -
Apr 4, 1521
Luther Kidnapped?
Luther Kidnapped by Fredrick, taken to Wartburg Castle -
Apr 17, 1521
Diet of Worms
Consequently Luther was summoned to either renounce or reaffirm them at the Diet of Worms. -
Mar 25, 1522
Emperor Issues book
The Emperor issued his Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw. -
Jun 13, 1523
Marriage
Martin Luther married Katherine Von Bora -
Feb 16, 1534
Act of Succession
Everyone must swear allegiance to Henry VIII as head of the English church. Thomas More, and John Fisher refuse to swear. Executed in 1535. -
Feb 18, 1546
Martin's death
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Mar 11, 1546
Smalkaldian War
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May 19, 1549
First Act
First Act of Uniformity: First Book of Common Prayer -
Jun 12, 1552
Second Act
Second Act of Uniformity: Book of Common Prayer revised in more "reformed" direction. -
Oct 4, 1553
Edward Vl dies
Edward VI dies. Mary Tudor becomes queen. -
Nov 3, 1553
Parliament
Parliament repeals Edwardian acts, reintroduces heresy laws. -
Jan 24, 1555
Burning
Mary burns bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley at the stake. -
Apr 12, 1556
Mary strikes again
Mary burns Thomas Cranmer at the stake. -
Jun 8, 1558
Mary Dies
Calais lost to France. Mary dies, followed twelve hours later by Cardinal Pole.
