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Jan 1, 1517
95 Theses
Luther circulated his 95 Theses, which were posted on the door of the Wittenberg Castle church. -
Jan 1, 1518
Pope Leo X
Luther refused to take back his attack, Pope Leo X issued a statement outlining the church's doctrine on indulgences, and condemning Luther's ideas. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pope Leo X Pt 2
Luther wrote to Pope Leo X, stating that it was not his intention to question the authority of the Pope or the church. -
Jan 1, 1520
Pope Leo X Pt 3
Luther had the support of many of the German people. Pope Leo X gave him 60 days to recant or face excommunication. -
Jan 1, 1521
Luther Excommunication
Luther was excommunicated, and summoned to the city of Worms to appear before a hearing of which he still refused to take back his attack on the church. -
Jan 1, 1522
Luther Preaching
The next two years saw Luther preaching throughout central Germany. -
Jan 1, 1524
Luther was Banished
Luther was banished by the church and the emperor, but by this time he had great popular support. Luther left his religious order and married, continuing his writing. -
Jan 1, 1530
German Princes
Many German princes and cities signed a document called the Augsburg confession as an expression of the new Protestant faith.