Martin Luther By berserk_rynn Nov 10, 1483 Martin Luther is born in Eisleben Saxon (now Germany) Period: 1502 to 1505 Luther goes to Law school at the University of Erfurt Jul 15, 1505 Martin Luther becomes a monk 1512 Luther publishes his writings on religion 1517 Martin Luther publishes the 95 theses and starts the Protestant Reformation Jan 3, 1521 Luther is excommunicated from the Catholic church 1525 Reformation splinters after Luther disagrees with some Reformation ideals Jun 15, 1525 Luther marries Katherine of Bora Period: 1535 to 1546 Luther's health begins to worsen but he still preaches Feb 18, 1546 Martin Luther dies in Eisleben