Reformation

  • Nov 10, 1483

    Birth

    Martin Luther born in Eisleben, Germany
  • Nov 10, 1501

    Luther Early Life

    At the age of seventeen he is sent to the University of Erfurt.In just one year he already earned his bachelor's degree. Thee years later he recieved his Masters. He then went on to law school.
  • Jan 1, 1505

    Luther becomes a monk

    Became a monk in Erfurt
  • Jan 1, 1517

    95 Theses

    Martin Luther posts his 95 theses on the door of Wittneburg Cathedral explaining what is wrong with the church
  • Jan 1, 1522

    Bible in German

    Martin Luther translates New Testament into German
  • Jan 1, 1526

    Bible in English

    William Tysdale translates New Testament into English
  • Jan 1, 1530

    Augsburg Confession

    Publication of Augsburg Confession, outling Lutheran ttheology and practices
  • Jan 1, 1534

    Catholic Counter Reformation

    Ignatius of Loyalo founds the Sociery of Jesus order as part of the Catholic counter- reformation. Parts of Poland, Hungary, and Germany reconverted back to Catholicism
  • Jan 1, 1536

    Tysdale Death

    William Tysdale executed for heresy
  • Jan 1, 1546

    Luther dies

    Martin Luther dies
  • Jan 1, 1549

    Publication of Book of Common Prayers