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Martin Luther

By mtewell
  • Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther born in Eisleben, Saxony

  • 1501

    Starts studying law at the University of Erfurt

  • 1505

    Joins a monastic order

  • 1507

    Ordained

  • Oct 31, 1517

    Nails the 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenburg Castle Church

  • 1521

    Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther

  • 1521

    Summoned to appear at the Diet of Worms

    Luther refused to recant
  • 1521

    Went into hiding at Wartburg castle

  • 1522

    Returned to Wittenburg

  • Feb 18, 1546

    Martin Luther dies