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Martin Luther

By franschae
  • Jul 2, 1505

    Struck by Lightning

    Struck by Lightning
    Luther was in a thunderstorm and struck by lightning, this is when he vowed to God, that if he was saved he would become a monk
  • Jul 5, 1505

    Becomes Monk

    Becomes Monk
    When Luther was stuck in a horrible thunder storm he prayed to God that if God saves him from the storm he would quit law school and become a monk.
  • Oct 12, 1512

    Became Professor at Wittenberg University

    Became Professor at Wittenberg University
    Earned doctorate in Bible, became professor of theology.
  • Oct 15, 1517

    These 95

    These 95
    A list of 95 complaints against the Catholic Church that Luther pinned to the church of Wittenberg's door.
  • 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Diet of Worms
    Emperor Charles V ordered Martin Luther to the meeting. Luther was given safe conduct to attend the meeting and defend his positions. Luther stated: "Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason -- I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other -- my conscience is captive to the word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen."
  • Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunicated

    Excommunicated
    Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther.
    Martin Luther publicly burned the papal edict demanding that he recant, or face excommunication.
  • Nov 4, 1521

    Kidnapped

    Kidnapped
    Emperor Charles issued the Edict of Worms, declaring Luther a heretic and ordering his death. Therefore, Frederick the Wise of Saxony "kidnapped" Luther and brought him to Wartburg. For a year, Luther lived in a disguise as a nobleman named "Junker Jörg".
  • Jun 13, 1525

    Married Katharina von Bora

    Married Katharina von Bora
    In the Middle Ages nuns were not allowed to be unmarried, so Luther helped them find a spouse. Luther helped Katharina find a man, however she found him unacceptable and announced she wanted to wed Luther. Luther, a man whom had often stated how he would never get married, accepted this "proposal" and married the woman.
  • 1529

    A Mighty Fortress is Our God

    A Mighty Fortress is Our God
    German: "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"
    Best known hymn by Martin Luther. Paraphrase of Psalm 46.
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Death

    Death
    Surprisingly, Martin Luther was not killed out of hatred or rebel. He died of a stroke.