Martin Luther

By mwimmer
  • Nov 10, 1483

    Birth

    Martin Luther was born
  • 1501

    The University of Erfurt

    Martin Luther began studying law at the University of Erfurt
  • Jul 2, 1505

    Storm and Becoming a Monk

    Martin Luther was caught in a life-threatening storm and says he will quit his work as a lawyer and become a monk if St. Anne will save him
  • 1510

    Rome

    Martin Luther walked about 1,000 miles to arrive in Rome
  • Oct 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the church
  • 1518

    Heresy

    Martin Luther fled Rome for protection
  • 1521

    The Diet of Worms

    Martin Luther was summoned to speak with the Diet of Worms after excommunication
  • 1522

    The New Testament

    Martin Luther published a German translation of The New Testament
  • 1529

    The Large Catechism

    Martin Luther published a book titled The Large Catechism about understanding Christianity
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Death

    Martin Luther died