Martin Luther

By alexkurtz
  • Nov 8, 1483

    He's born

    He's born
    Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in the town of Eisleben in what is now the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt
  • Sep 2, 1502

    School

    School
    He recieves his baccelaureat from Wittenburg University
  • Jan 28, 1505

    Education

    Education
    Luther receives his Masters degree. Soon, also in 1505, he begins law school at Erfrut university.
  • Oct 19, 1512

    Doctorate

    Luther obtains his doctorate. He also begins teaching at Wittenberg.
  • Period: Sep 28, 1513 to Sep 28, 1516

    Preaching

    He spends these years lecturing and preaching. He preaches, in part, on the psalms.
  • Sep 28, 1517

    Sale of Indulgances

    Sale of Indulgances
    Tetzel begins his sale of indulgences in Germany
  • Oct 31, 1517

    95 thesis

    95 thesis
    Luther posts the 95 thesis
  • Jul 14, 1519

    Debate

    Debate
    Luther debates with Eck. It appears Eck has won.
  • Oct 10, 1520

    Bull of Ecommunication

    Luther officially recieves the papal bull.
  • Dec 10, 1520

    Burns Bull

    Burns Bull
    Martin Luther burns the bull of excommunication
  • Jan 3, 1521

    Officially, fully excommunicated

    Officially, fully excommunicated
    Luther's excommunication takes effect. His 60 days to recant have elapsed.
  • Apr 17, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Diet of Worms
    Frist hearings of the Diet of Worms begin.
  • Mar 29, 1522

    Ban is lifted

    Luther leaves Wartburg and travels to Wittenberg accompanied by several knights. Upon arriving in Wittenberg, he immediately preaches in the parish church.