Martin Luther

Martin Luther is born

Nov 10, 1483

He is born to Hans Luder, his father

He graduates from school

Sep 29, 1502

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 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

Martin Luther begins lecturing and teaching at Wittenberg

Oct 1, 1512

Martin Luther becomes the doctor of Theology at Wittenberg.

Martin Luther at Wittenberg

Period: Jan 1, 1513 to Dec 31, 1516

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 an unwelcoming saxony

95 Theses

Oct 31, 1517

Martin Luther posts his 95 theses on the Church door of Wittenberg

Debate with Eck

Jul 14, 1519

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 excommunicates Martin Luther through a papal bull posted in saxony by John Eck.

Buring of papal Documents

Dec 10, 1520

In response to his excommunication Luther burns Papal Documents

Diet Of Worms

Mar 6, 1521

Martin Luther is summoned to the Diet of Worms by King Charles

Luther Goes into Hiding

May 4, 1521

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

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