Martin Luther and the Reformation

  • Birth
    Nov 10, 1483

    Birth

    Martin Luther was born
  • Why did Martin Luther want to reform the Catholic Church?
    Jan 2, 1515

    Why did Martin Luther want to reform the Catholic Church?

    It is believed the reformation happened because the church was so corrupt and the people believed they were the gateway to salvation. The exact date is unavailable.
  • 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    Luther had something to say so he wrote 95 formal statements attacking the merchangs. He placed his complaints on the castle door. This was the Wsittenberg castle church.
  • 95 Theses
    Jan 1, 1518

    95 Theses

    In January the 95 theses was translated and spreadthrought Europe and Germany.
  • Exsurge Domine
    Oct 10, 1520

    Exsurge Domine

    This was a papal bulll from the pope to Martin. This was about his wrong doings.
  • Excommunicated
    Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunicated

    The pope had excommunicated Martin Luther because of his actions against the Church.
  • Diet of Worms
    Jan 22, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    This was where Martin Luther was called to voice his views of safe conduct garentees.
  • Marriage
    Jun 13, 1525

    Marriage

    Martin Luthern marries Katharina von Bora. She was 1 of the nuns he helped smuggle. She was 26. He was 41.
  • Bible
    Dec 31, 1534

    Bible

    By the end of 1534 he had translated the entire buible into German. This made an evolution in German literature and language.
  • Martin Luther dies
    Feb 18, 1546

    Martin Luther dies

    Martin Luther dies of several illnesses. Believed he died early in the morning.