Martin Luther

Starts work at the University of Wittenburg

Jan 1, 1512

Starts work at the university of Wittenburg as a professor of Theology.

Becomes a priest

Jan 1, 1514

Martin Luther becomes a priest at Wittenburg's city church.

Does lectures on Psalms

Jan 1, 1514

Does lectures on Romans

Jan 1, 1515

Does lectures on Galatians

Jan 1, 1516

95 Theses

Oct 31, 1517

Martin Luther put the 95 theses on the door of the castle church.

Questioning of Martin Luther begins

Jan 1, 1518

People start wondering and questioning Martin Luther, to find out what is going on between him and the church, to see if what he says is true.

Death Of Emperor

Jan 1, 1519

Death of Emperor Maximillian. The people are too busy worrying about Martin Luther that the death of the emperor is not as important or interesting.

Excommunication

Jan 3, 1521

Martin Luther was Excommunicated in Rome.

Arrives at Worms

Apr 16, 1521

Steps foot in Diet of Worms

Departs Worms

Apr 25, 1521

Martin Luther leaves Worms

Kidnapped

May 4, 1521

On his way back from Worms Martin Luther gets kidnapped by Fredrick and taken to Wartburg Castle.

Bible translated

Sep 1, 1522

Luther published the first German New Testament translation. Luther befriended William Tyndale to help assure and assist in the translation of the bible to make sure it was accurate and trustworthy.

Has no religion authority

Jan 1, 1523

Peasants war against the church

Jan 1, 1525

The peasants start taking action, by doing what they think is right. They fight against the church and smash and break things. They do this because they think it is what Martin Luther wants them to do. When really while he was busy, he had no idea they were doing this, so when he saw it he was very shocked and angry at them, as that is not what he wanted at all. Also he doesn't like them that much because they are in a much lower class than him.

Married

Oct 1, 1525

Married Katharina Von Bora