Lutherone

The Life and Times of Martin Luther

By Riss
  • Period: Jan 1, 1450 to

    The Reformation

  • Nov 10, 1483

    The Birth of Martin Luther

    The Birth of Martin Luther
    On the 10th of November 1483, Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany to Hans Luther (Father) and Margarethe Luther (Mother).
  • Jul 2, 1505

    The Thunderstorm, and the Promise

    The Thunderstorm, and the Promise
    On the 2nd of July 1505 Luther was caught up in violent thunderstorm. He swore that if God saved him from the storm he would become a monk. He claimed;
    "Help! Saint Anna, I will become a monk!"
  • Jul 17, 1505

    Luther Joins the Monastery

    Luther Joins the Monastery
    On the 17 of July Luther joined a monastery in Erfurt, he became an Augustinian monk.
  • Jan 1, 1507

    Ordained Priesthood

    Ordained Priesthood
    In 1507, (the day and month are unknown) Martin Luther ordained priesthood, after being encourgaed by Johann von Staupitz, to further his career.
  • Jan 1, 1508

    Began Teaching

    Began Teaching
    In 1508 (Day and Month are unknown) Martin Luther began teaching theology at the University of Wittenberg.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Luthers Letter to Albert of Mainz

    Luthers Letter to Albert of Mainz
    On the 31st of October 1517, Martin Luther wrote a letter to Albert of Mainz, this later became known as the 95 thesis.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    The Church Door

    The Church Door
    On the 31st of October 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the church door.
  • Jan 1, 1518

    The Translation of the 95 Theses

    The Translation of the 95 Theses
    In 1518 (the day and month are unknown) the 95 Theses were translated into German, the common language. They were then widely spread thanks to the printing press.
  • Jun 15, 1520

    Excommunication

    Excommunication
    On the 15th June 1520 Pope Leo X ordered Martin Luther to recant his writtings or face excommunitcation. He refused to do so.
  • Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunicated

    Excommunicated
    Martin Luther was excommunicated on the 3rd January 1521.
  • Apr 18, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Diet of Worms
    On the 18th April 1521, here he refused to recant his writtings.
  • May 25, 1521

    Outlawed

    On the 25th of May 1521 Luther was declared an outlaw, his writtings were banned and he was to be arrested.
  • May 26, 1521

    Luther Kidnapped

    Luther Kidnapped
    While Luther was returning home, Fedrick the Wise, kidnapped him and held him at Wartburg Castle.
  • May 27, 1521

    Translation of the Bible

    Translation of the Bible
    While Luther was at Wartburg Castle he translated the bible into the common language, German.
  • Mar 6, 1522

    Return to Wittenberg

    Return to Wittenberg
    Martin Luther returned to Wittenberg, he was horrified to say what had happend to his cause.
  • Jun 13, 1525

    Marriage

    Marriage
    On the evening of the 13th June 1525 Luther married Katharina von Bora an ex nun.
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Death

    Death
    Martin Luther died on the 18th February 1546 of natural causes.