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Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in the town of Eisleben in what is now the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt
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He recieves his baccelaureat from Wittenburg University
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Luther receives his Masters degree. Soon, also in 1505, he begins law school at Erfrut university.
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Luther obtains his doctorate. He also begins teaching at Wittenberg.
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He spends these years lecturing and preaching. He preaches, in part, on the psalms.
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Tetzel begins his sale of indulgences in Germany
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Luther posts the 95 thesis
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Luther debates with Eck. It appears Eck has won.
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Luther officially recieves the papal bull.
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Martin Luther burns the bull of excommunication
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Luther's excommunication takes effect. His 60 days to recant have elapsed.
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Frist hearings of the Diet of Worms begin.
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Luther leaves Wartburg and travels to Wittenberg accompanied by several knights. Upon arriving in Wittenberg, he immediately preaches in the parish church.
