Luther

The Life of Martin Luther

  • Nov 10, 1483

    Birth

    Martin Luther was born to parents Hans and Margarethe Luther in Eisleben, Germany.
  • Period: Nov 10, 1483 to Oct 9, 1522

    Early Life

  • Apr 15, 1502

    Student Life

    Learned the 7 Liberal Arts. Recieved the first level of the University: Baccaleureat.
  • Jul 2, 1505

    Faith

    Luther gets caught in a thunderstorm, Pledges to become a monk
  • Oct 10, 1512

    Education

    To overcome his difficulties, his superiors reccomended he study theology. He recieved his doctorate.
  • Oct 10, 1513

    The Answer to his Problems

    Between 1513-1516, through study of the Bible, he arrived at the answer to his problems.
  • Oct 10, 1517

    95 Theses

    Luther created a list of 95 issues he had with the church. Nailed them to the church door in Wittenburg
  • Oct 10, 1517

    That Dang Pope

    Pope Leo X issued a special sale of indulgences in order to fund the new Saint Peter's Basilica
  • Oct 10, 1519

    Leipzig Debate

    Luther's opponent, Johann Eck, forced Luther to move beyond indulgences and deny the authority of popes and councils
  • Oct 10, 1520

    "Farewell unhappy, hopeless, blashemous Rome!!"

    Luther was convinced he was doing God's work, and procedded regardless of the consequences.
  • Oct 10, 1520

    Pamphlets

    The of Luther's pamphlets were published. Luther moved towards a more definite break from the church.
  • Jan 10, 1521

    Bye, Bye.

    The Catholic Church excommunicated Luther.
  • Dec 10, 1521

    Burn Baby Burn

    Martin Luther burned the Papal bill that stated his excommunication.
  • Sep 2, 1522

    Work Life

    Begins work as professor of Theology at the University of Wittenberg.
  • Oct 10, 1522

    Luther's Back

    Luther returned to Wittenburg at the beginning of this year in order to organize a reformed church.