Martin Luther

By bradykerrigan
  • 1483

    Martin's Birth

    Luther is born. He is baptized on November 11 in the Church of St Peter and St Paul.
  • 1501

    Law School

    Luther goes to study law at the University of Erfurt.
  • 1505

    His Awakening

    Martin Luther got caught in a massive thunderstorm and pleaded with God to spare him. He swore that if he did he would give up his law career and become a monk which is exactly what happened
  • 1510

    Luther Visits Rome

    Luther walks to Rome, a distance of around 1,000 miles, and is appalled by the sale of indulgences.
  • 1517

    95 Theses

    Martin Luther angered the Church by posting his 95 Theses which were an insulting attack upon the sale of indulgences by the church
  • 1521

    Excommunication

    Martin Luther was excommunicated from the church in
  • 1522

    Education For All

    Luther goes back to Wittenberg to set off a series of theological and social reforms, such as education for all.
  • 1523

    Luther Encourages Separation From the Church

    Luther encourages monks and nuns to leave their abbeys.
  • 1525

    First Protestant Service

    On December 25, Luther holds the German Mass, the very first Protestant service.
  • 1546

    Luther Dies

    Luther dies in Lutherstadt Eisleben and is buried in Wittenberg at Castle Church