Luther

Martin Luther

  • Luther is Born
    Nov 10, 1483

    Luther is Born

    Matin Luther was born in Eislenben, Germany.
  • Martin attends school
    Sep 12, 1498

    Martin attends school

    Luther attended a parish school in Eisenach, staying with relatives
  • College Days
    Sep 8, 1501

    College Days

    Luther begins study at University of Erfurt
  • Master
    May 14, 1505

    Master

    He earns a masters degree
  • Luther becomes Priest
    May 10, 1507

    Luther becomes Priest

    Luther becomes an Ordained priest
  • Teaching days
    Oct 14, 1508

    Teaching days

    Luther began teaching at the University of Wittenburg
  • Theses on catholic door
    Oct 31, 1517

    Theses on catholic door

    Luther posts 95 Theses on the church door
  • Luther Kidnapped?
    Apr 4, 1521

    Luther Kidnapped?

    Luther Kidnapped by Fredrick, taken to Wartburg Castle
  • Diet of Worms
    Apr 17, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Consequently Luther was summoned to either renounce or reaffirm them at the Diet of Worms.
  • Emperor Issues book
    Mar 25, 1522

    Emperor Issues book

    The Emperor issued his Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw.
  • Marriage
    Jun 13, 1523

    Marriage

    Martin Luther married Katherine Von Bora
  • Act of Succession
    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.
  • Martin's death
    Feb 18, 1546

    Martin's death

  • Smalkaldian War
    Mar 11, 1546

    Smalkaldian War

  • First Act
    May 19, 1549

    First Act

    First Act of Uniformity: First Book of Common Prayer
  • Second Act
    Jun 12, 1552

    Second Act

    Second Act of Uniformity: Book of Common Prayer revised in more "reformed" direction.
  • Edward Vl dies
    Oct 4, 1553

    Edward Vl dies

    Edward VI dies. Mary Tudor becomes queen.
  • Parliament
    Nov 3, 1553

    Parliament

    Parliament repeals Edwardian acts, reintroduces heresy laws.
  • Burning
    Jan 24, 1555

    Burning

    Mary burns bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley at the stake.
  • Mary strikes again
    Apr 12, 1556

    Mary strikes again

    Mary burns Thomas Cranmer at the stake.
  • Mary Dies
    Jun 8, 1558

    Mary Dies

    Calais lost to France. Mary dies, followed twelve hours later by Cardinal Pole.