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Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther Born
Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Saxony Germany on November 10, 1483. His parents were Hans and Margarette Luther. Martins family moved to Mansfeld in 1484. Around 1490 Martin started school trying to become a lawyer. -
Apr 20, 1500
95 Theses Video
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Jul 20, 1505
Becoming a Monk
Martin ended school and quit becoming a lawyer. He instead became a monk. -
Apr 20, 1513
Religious Enlightenment
Now as a professer(in theology)at Whittenburg University while preparing his lectures he finally gained religious enlightenment by realizing to not fear God, but instead believe in faith with him. -
Oct 31, 1517
Pope V.S. Martin Luther
After writing his 95 thesus paper and nailing it to the universitys chapel, things did not settle well for the Pope and Martin. The paper was printed and quickly spread through Germany. A meeting was held for the craziness that had become of the paper, but it only ended in a shouting match and the Pope trying to excommunicate Martin. -
Jan 20, 1521
Officially Excommunicated
Martin was officially excommunicated from the church, May 8 the council banned Martin writings and was now considered a wanted man. His friends helped him hide out in Wartburg castle. -
Apr 20, 1525
Got Married
In 1525 Martin found a nun that had taken refuge in Whittenberg, her name was Katharina von Bora. He fell in love and then married her and had 6 children. -
Period: Apr 20, 1533 to Feb 18, 1546
Dean of Theology at University of Whittenberg
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Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther Died
Died from illness, age 62.
