Martin Luther's Major Life Events

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  • Age of Exploration Begins
    Jan 1, 1400

    Age of Exploration Begins

    European nations explore the world.
  • The Printing of the Gutenberg Bible
    Mar 4, 1455

    The Printing of the Gutenberg Bible

    The first Bible was printed in Germany
  • Columbus Sailed to the Americas
    Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus Sailed to the Americas

  • Martin is Born
    Nov 10, 1493

    Martin is Born

    Martin Luther was born in Eisleben Saxony, East Germany
  • Period: Nov 10, 1493 to Feb 18, 1546

    Martin Luther's Major Life Events

  • Age of Absolute Monarchy in Europe
    Jan 1, 1500

    Age of Absolute Monarchy in Europe

    Unlimited power and Divine Right for rulers.
  • Luther's Conversion
    Jul 1, 1505

    Luther's Conversion

    Caught in a horrific thunderstorm where he feared for his life, Luther cried out to St. Anne, the patron saint of miners, “Save me, St. Anne, and I’ll become a monk!” The storm subsided and he was saved. Luther was driven by fears of hell and God’s wrath, and felt that life in a monastery would help him find salvation.
  • Luther Receives Doctorate Degree in Theology
    Jan 1, 1512

    Luther Receives Doctorate Degree in Theology

  • Beginning of the Reformation / 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Beginning of the Reformation / 95 Theses

    Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle
  • Diet of Worms
    Jan 1, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    The Diet of Worms of 1521 was an imperial diet of the Holy Roman Empire. It was convened to determine how authorities should respond to Martin Luther's teachings
  • Excommunication of Luther
    Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunication of Luther

    Martin was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church
  • Martin's Death
    Feb 18, 1546

    Martin's Death

    Martin Luther died at age 63 in Eisleben, Germany