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Martin Luther was born on November 10th 1483 in Eisleben Gerany.
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Martin Luther receives his Baccaleureat from the university of Erfort.
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After getting caught in a thunderstorm Luther vows to become a monk from fear of death and judgement.
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Martin Luther receives his degree as a Doctor of Theology.
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Luther begins to develop his beliefs that faith is based on scripture and ones relationship with God, not money or the buying of indulgences.
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Luther posts his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenburg in protest to the sale of indulgences and other corrupt acts.
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In June and July of 1519 Luther publicly declared that the Bible did not give the pope the exclusive right to interpret scripture, which was a direct attack on the authority of the papacy.
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He is excommunicated for refusing to recant 41 sentences from his writings.
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The emperor declares Luther an outlaw, banned his literature and required his arrest.
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Martin Luther founded the Lutheran church after his excommunication. The church believes that god forgives sin through faith alone and on the basis of scripture.
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