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Martin Luther is born to Hans Luther and Margarethe Luther in Eisleben, Saxony (then part of the Holy Roman Empire)
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The first part of college in those times is passing the seven Liberal Arts. He recieved a Baccaleureat after the first level of these studies.
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Upon finishing his studies in the Liberal arts, Luther recieved his Master's degree
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Legend says that after the black plague and then being caught in a terrible storm, Luther decided to become a monk to the surprice of everyone he knows.
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After receiving his doctorate in Theology, Luther began teaching the Plasms in Wittenberg.
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Luther becomes a priest in Wittenberg, is appointed the Augustinian vicar for Meissen and Thuringia, and starts lecturing.
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Luther nailed his 95 thesis on the doors of Wittenburg's church
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The debate. although including other participants, was mostly between Luther and Johann Eck. The debate pushed Luther until he said things that were considered Hersey.
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Leo X threatens to excommunicate Luther unless he recants 41 sentences that he wrote.
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Luther sets fire to a papal bull against him in Wittenberg
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Leo X excommunicates Luther with the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem. Later, Luther is asked to recant all that he has said, and refuses, saying that he is merely following the Scriptures.
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With the aid of Frederick III, Luther is escorted to Wartburg Castle at Eisenach where he'd be safe.
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Luther's version of the New Testament, which was written in German (a common tongue), is published with the test of the Bible to come later.
