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Martin Luther

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  • Martin Luther was born in Eisleben Germany.
    Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther was born in Eisleben Germany.

  • In 1484 his family moved to Mansfeld.
    May 14, 1484

    In 1484 his family moved to Mansfeld.

  • Luther attends school in Magdeberg
    Apr 15, 1497

    Luther attends school in Magdeberg

  • Mar 13, 1498

    Martin Luther went back to Eisleben for school.

  • Mar 13, 1498

    Luther attends parish school in Eisenach, staying with relatives

  • Mar 13, 1501

    Martin Luther entered the University of Erfurt obtained Master of Arts degree.

  • Mar 13, 1502

    Receives Baccalaureate in the Liveral Arts

  • Jul 2, 1505

    Caught in a thunderstorm, pledges to become a monk (July 2)

  • Jul 13, 1505

    Receives Master of Arts; plans for law school

    He was determined to become a lawyer but in 1505 his life changed directions. He was stuck in a thunderstorm where he called out to St. Anne, the patron saint of miners, “Save me, St. Anne, and I’ll become a monk!” The storm subsided and he was saved.
  • Takes monastic vows
    Mar 13, 1506

    Takes monastic vows

  • Mar 13, 1507

    Ordained priest

  • Begins study of theology at University of Erfurt
    Jun 13, 1507

    Begins study of theology at University of Erfurt

  • Mar 13, 1512

    Luther receives doctorate in Theology

  • May 13, 1512

    Begins work as Professor of Theology at U of Wittenburg

  • Mar 25, 1514

    Becomes priest of Wittenberg's City Church

  • Lectures on the Psalms
    Mar 25, 1515

    Lectures on the Psalms

  • Mar 25, 1516

    Lectures on Romans

  • Lectures on Galatians
    Mar 25, 1517

    Lectures on Galatians

  • Mar 25, 1518

    Lectures on Hebrews

  • Apr 25, 1518

    Inquisition on Luther begins in Rome

  • Mar 25, 1519

    Death of Emperor Maximillian - Rome distracted from Luther

  • Mar 25, 1520

    Freedom of a Christian, Babylonian Captivity, Address to German Nation

  • Apr 25, 1520

    Inquisition on Luther taken up again

  • May 25, 1520

    Papal bull Exsurge Domine issued (June 15)

  • Jun 25, 1520

    Luther burns bull and canon law with students (December 10)

  • Mar 25, 1521

    Excommunicated in Rome (January 3)

  • Arrives at Diet of Worms (April 16)
    Apr 25, 1521

    Arrives at Diet of Worms (April 16)

  • May 25, 1521

    Departs Worms (April 25)

  • Kidnapped by Frederick, taken to Wartburg Castle (May 4)
    May 25, 1521

    Kidnapped by Frederick, taken to Wartburg Castle (May 4)

  • Mar 25, 1523

    On Secular Authority

  • Mar 25, 1524

    The Peasants' War

  • Mar 25, 1525

    Bondage of the Will and Against the Murderous, Thieving Hordes of Peasants

  • Mar 25, 1530

    Edict of Worms

  • Mar 25, 1531

    Smalkaldian Alliance formed

  • Mar 25, 1543

    On the Jews and Their Lies

  • Feb 18, 1546

    Death of Luther in Eisleben on February 18

  • Mar 25, 1546

    Smalkaldian War

  • Luther's grave is opened - his remains remained! (February 14)

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