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Martin Luther AP European Studies

By Peterrindfuss
  • Martin Luther is born in Eisleben, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire
    Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther is born in Eisleben, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire

  • Luther gets his Bachelor degree at University of Wittenberg
    Jan 1, 1502

    Luther gets his Bachelor degree at University of Wittenberg

  • Makes vow to become a monk
    Jul 2, 1505

    Makes vow to become a monk

    While caught in a storm returning to the university on horseback, Luther makes a vow to become a monk.
  • Luther is awarded Doctorette of Theology from University of Wittenberg
    Oct 19, 1512

    Luther is awarded Doctorette of Theology from University of Wittenberg

  • Period: Jan 1, 1513 to Jan 1, 1516

    Taught scripture in Wittenburg

  • Posts 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Posts 95 Theses

    Sends letter protesting the sale of indulgences to bishop Albert of Mainz. 95 Theses.
  • Bishop Albert forwarded Luther's 95 Theses to Rome
    Dec 1, 1517

    Bishop Albert forwarded Luther's 95 Theses to Rome

  • Johann Eck stages disputation against Luther
    Jun 1, 1519

    Johann Eck stages disputation against Luther

    Johann Eck staged a disputation against Luther and his colleague Andreas Karlstadt. Luther asserts Mattew 16:18, that the pope has no exculsive right to interpret scripture.
  • Pope issues papal bull of excommunication
    Jun 15, 1520

    Pope issues papal bull of excommunication

    Luther has 60 days to respond.
  • Luther sets fire to the Papal Bull and sends the Pope a copy of 'Freedom of Christian'
    Dec 10, 1520

    Luther sets fire to the Papal Bull and sends the Pope a copy of 'Freedom of Christian'

  • Luther appears in Diet of Worms
    Apr 18, 1521

    Luther appears in Diet of Worms

    Refuses to recant his writings and gives speech.
  • Holy Roman Emperor declares Luther an outlaw
    May 25, 1521

    Holy Roman Emperor declares Luther an outlaw

  • Luther returns to Wittenberg, preaches sermons during lent
    Mar 6, 1522

    Luther returns to Wittenberg, preaches sermons during lent

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