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Martin Luther

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  • Oct 10, 1483

    Birthdate

    Eisleben is a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is famous as the hometown of Martin Luther; hence, its official name is Lutherstadt Eisleben. As of 2015, Eisleben had a population of 24,198. It lies on the Halle–Kassel railway
  • 1488

    Martin Luther Begins His Education

    Martin Luther began his education at a Latin School in Mansfield in the spring of 1488.
  • 1497

    Martin is sent to a nearby Magdeburg to attend school

    In 1497 Luther was sent to nearby Magdeburg to attend a school operated by the Brethren of the Common Life, a lay monastic order whose emphasis on personal piety apparently exerted a lasting influence on him.
  • 1501

    Luther gets his degrees from the University of Erfurt

    Luther goes to study law at the University of Erfurt.
  • 1502

    Luther gets his degrees from the University of Erfurt

    Luther took the customary course in the liberal arts and received the baccalaureate degree in 1502. Three years later he was awarded the master’s degree.
  • 1505

    Luther was caught in a terrible storm and made a vow to become a monk if St. Anne saves him.

    Caught in a terrible storm in Stotternheim (near Erfurt), Luther vows to become a monk if St. Anne saves him.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Luther starts to preach against the selling of indulgences at Churches

    Luther preaches against the selling of indulgences. On October 31, he nails the 95 Theses to the door of Lutherstadt Wittenberg's Castle Church
  • 1518

    Luther is charge for speaking against the church and he is taken to court.

    Luther is charged with heresy in Rome. He defends himself in Augsburg with arguments based on the Bible rather than church doctrine. He has to flee, returning to Lutherstadt Wittenberg under the protection of Frederick the Wise (the Elector Frederick III).
  • 1522

    Luther returns to Wittenburg 4year later

    Luther returns to Lutherstadt Wittenberg and sets off a series of theological and social reforms, such as education for all. He encourages musicians and poets to write music and hymns for church services
  • 1525

    Luther marries his first wife.

    Luther marries Katharina von Bora. On December 25, Luther holds the German Mass, the very first Protestant service
  • 1537

    Luther presents his article of Faith.

    Schmalkalden hosts a grand meeting of the Schmalkaldic League of rulers and theologians; Luther presents his Articles of Faith, a summary of Lutheran doctrine
  • 1546

    Martin Luther Dies

    Luther dies in Lutherstadt Eisleben. His coffin is carried to Lutherstadt Wittenberg, where he is buried at the Castle Church. As recorded on his tombstone, he lived for "63 years, 2 months, and 10 days