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Nov 10, 1483
Birth of Martin Luther
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Period: Jan 1, 1501 to Jan 1, 1504
University of Erfurt
Martin's father had forced him into the career of a lawyer since boyhood. Despite not liking the idea he followed along, eventually comparing the studies to purgatory and hell. -
Jan 1, 1505
Praying to St. Anne
In 1505 Martin Luther had a life changing ordeal. He was trapped in a dangerous storm, in which he feared for his life. He called to St. Anne and said "Save me for I will be a monk" -
Jan 1, 1510
Theology
By age 27 Luther was able to go to a church conference in Rome. He came back more agrivated than ever before. People were being scammed clear to Rome! He decided he would return to university and get a doctorate in theology -
Jan 1, 1513
Following Through
In 1513 Martin became a preist. Preisthood was especially difficult for Martin. He would feel as if he was being hipocritical. He had been the one needing religion only years before. -
Jan 1, 1517
NInety-five theses
Martin nailed ninety-five theses or discussion points to the chapels door after Pope leo Xadded a new line of indulgences -
Period: Jan 1, 1517 to Mar 1, 1517
Nnety-five theses spread
After the creation of Martin's nienty-five theses it took only two months for copies to spread all around thanks to the printing press -
Jan 1, 1521
excommunication
in 1521Martin received a letter stating that if he didn't recant his ninty-five theses he would be excommunicated from the church. Still, Martin stood fast for what he believed in. He was excommunicated from the church for that reason
