Martin Luther

  • Martin Luther is born
    Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther is born

    He is born to Hans Luder, his father
  • He graduates from school
    Sep 29, 1502

    He graduates from school

    Luther obtains his Baccalaureate degree at the university of Erfurt and begins studying for his Masters
  • Martin betrays his fathers wishes and vows to become a priest
    Jul 2, 1505

    Martin betrays his fathers wishes and vows to become a priest

    Martin Luther is walking through a forest and is caught in the middle of a thunder and lighting storm. He is nearly struck by lightning and vows to become a priest
  • Oct 1, 1512

    Martin Luther begins lecturing and teaching at Wittenberg

    Martin Luther becomes the doctor of Theology at Wittenberg.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1513 to Dec 31, 1516

    Martin Luther at Wittenberg

    Martin Luther begins his jounery to become one of the most regarded Theologians in Germany
  • Johann Tetzle begins selling Indulgences in Saxony
    Jan 1, 1517

    Johann Tetzle begins selling Indulgences in Saxony

    Johann Tetzle begins selling indulgences in an unwelcoming saxony
  • 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    Martin Luther posts his 95 theses on the Church door of Wittenberg
  • Debate with Eck
    Jul 14, 1519

    Debate with Eck

    Martin Luther was debating, Martin believes that he has lost and has believes that he has lost some of his credibility
  • Leo X
    Jun 15, 1520

    Leo X

    Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther through a papal bull posted in saxony by John Eck.
  • Buring of papal Documents
    Dec 10, 1520

    Buring of papal Documents

    In response to his excommunication Luther burns Papal Documents
  • Diet Of Worms
    Mar 6, 1521

    Diet Of Worms

    Martin Luther is summoned to the Diet of Worms by King Charles
  • Luther Goes into Hiding
    May 4, 1521

    Luther Goes into Hiding

    Luther leaves Worms because he fears death as a heretic, he is fake captured and brought to saftey.
  • Luthers Ideals Come to Light
    Feb 1, 1522

    Luthers Ideals Come to Light

    As Martin Luther is in Wartburg many of his beliefs start to be practiced in Wittenberg such as the priest marrying