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Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther is born in Eisleben, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire
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Jan 1, 1502
Luther gets his Bachelor degree at University of Wittenberg
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Jul 2, 1505
Makes vow to become a monk
While caught in a storm returning to the university on horseback, Luther makes a vow to become a monk. -
Oct 19, 1512
Luther is awarded Doctorette of Theology from University of Wittenberg
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Period: Jan 1, 1513 to Jan 1, 1516
Taught scripture in Wittenburg
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Oct 31, 1517
Posts 95 Theses
Sends letter protesting the sale of indulgences to bishop Albert of Mainz. 95 Theses. -
Dec 1, 1517
Bishop Albert forwarded Luther's 95 Theses to Rome
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Jun 1, 1519
Johann Eck stages disputation against Luther
Johann Eck staged a disputation against Luther and his colleague Andreas Karlstadt. Luther asserts Mattew 16:18, that the pope has no exculsive right to interpret scripture. -
Jun 15, 1520
Pope issues papal bull of excommunication
Luther has 60 days to respond. -
Dec 10, 1520
Luther sets fire to the Papal Bull and sends the Pope a copy of 'Freedom of Christian'
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Apr 18, 1521
Luther appears in Diet of Worms
Refuses to recant his writings and gives speech. -
May 25, 1521
Holy Roman Emperor declares Luther an outlaw
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Mar 6, 1522
Luther returns to Wittenberg, preaches sermons during lent
