Martin Luther By Steven Leggett Period: Jan 1, 1465 to Jan 1, 1550 Martin Luther Nov 10, 1483 Martin Luther is Born He was born in Eisleben, Germany. Jan 1, 1507 Martin Luther is ordained Martin Luther becomes an ordained preist at the age of 24. Jan 1, 1510 He became a professor He became a professor at the University of Wittenburg Oct 31, 1517 He nails his 95 thesis to the church door He nailed the thesis to the door of the Wittenburg Palace All Saints Church.