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Martin Luther was born.
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He recieved his Bachelors Degree at the University of Erfurt.
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He began to study law.
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He recieves his Doctorate, and then became a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg.
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Between 1513-1516, through study of the Bible, Luther arrived at an answer to his problem.
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Pope Leo X issues a special Jubilee indulgence to finance the ongoing construction of the new St. Peters Basillica.
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Luther issues his 95 Thesis
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At this debate Luther's opponent, Johann Eck, a Catholic theologian, forced Luther to move beyond indulgences and deny the authority of Popes and Councils.
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Pope Leo X issues a Papal Bull.
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Matrin Luther burns the Bull in front of the east gate at Wittenberg.
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Catholic church excommunicates Martin Luther
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Summoned to appear before the Reichstag of the Holy Roman Empire in Worms. Luther stands up for himself against the Catholic Church.
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Luther returns after hiding to Wittenberg and begins to organize a reformed church, sparking the beginning of Lutheranism.
