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Martin Luther

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  • Nov 10, 1483

    Marin Luther Birth

    Marin Luther Birth
    Born in Eisleben, Saxony and was baptized as a Catholic the next day.
  • Period: Nov 10, 1483 to Dec 31, 1522

    Martin Luther

  • May 1, 1502

    Education

    Education
    He attended the University of Erfurt and studied the 7 liberal arts and successfully graduated with his Baccaleureat.
  • May 1, 1505

    Education

    Education
    Luther graduated with a Masters degree.
  • Oct 19, 1512

    Career

    Career
    Luther became a doctor of theology and was "recieved into the senate of the theological faculty".
  • Oct 10, 1513

    Epiphany! (beginning)

    Epiphany! (beginning)
    Luther had a breakthrough and realized that salvation was not received through human merit but rather faith and love for God.
  • Oct 10, 1516

    Epiphany! (ending)

    Epiphany! (ending)
    Luther's breakthrough continues.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    95 Theses
    Luther posted his 95 Theses on October 31st and forwarded a copy to Rome later that year.
  • Jul 4, 1519

    Debate

    Debate
    Luther joined the debate regarding papal authority against John Eck at Leipzig.
  • Oct 10, 1520

    Refusal

    Refusal
    He refused to retract his 95 Theses.
    He published three major works: "To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation," "On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church" and "On the Freedom of a Christian."
  • Oct 10, 1521

    Trial and Excommunication

    Trial and Excommunication
    He refused to renounce or reaffirm his writings at the Diet of Worms.
    Luther is tried and excommunicated by Pope Leo X
  • Sep 1, 1522

    Luther's translations

    Luther's translations
    The Luther German New Testament was translated and published.