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1483
Birth of Martin Luther
Martin Luther was born on November 10th, 1483. He was born in Germany and was raised by Hans and Margarethe Luther. -
1502
Schooling
Martin Luther received his Bachelor's degree from University of Erfurt. He went to school for liberal arts. -
1505
Joined Monastic Order
After the thunderstorm, Martin Luther decides to join the monastery. This leads to him abandoning the study of law. -
1512
Doctor of Theology
Martin Luther was awarded his Doctor of Theology, and was received into the Senate of the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. -
1513
Scriptures
While studying various scriptures, Martin Luther gained religious enlightenment by understanding that fear of God was unnecessary. -
1517
95 Theses
Martin Luther approaches the Castle Church and nails the 95 Theses on the door. This article challenged the church's teachings. -
1517
Lectures
Martin Luther lectured on Hebrews and Galatians. -
1519
Series of Writings
Martin Luther wrote various pamphlets that helped to develop his ideas. Because of the printing press, these writings were easily spread among Europe. -
1520
Pope's Threat of Excommunication
Martin Luther had to burn his letters under the Pope's orders. This threat was forced in order to prevent these ideas from spreading. -
1520
How Martin Luther Spread his Ideas
During this time period, Martin Luther continued to print and spread these pamphlets. He also lectured in the Psalms. -
1521
Excommunication
Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church by order of the Pope. Even though he burned his letters, he was still forced to leave. -
1521
Edict of Worms
The council released the Edict of Worms, which banned Luther's writings. He was also considered a wanted man, which forced him to go into hiding. -
1522
Luhteranism
Martin Luther returned and organized his own church, Lutheranism.