Martin Luther

By jordan keith
  • Nov 10, 1483

    Birth

    Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany.
  • 1501

    Law student

    In 1501 Martin Luther went to go become a law student at the University of Erfurt.
  • 1505

    Vows

    Caught in a terrible storm in Stotternheim (which is near the University) , Luther vows to become a monk if St. Anne saves him. Surviving the storm, he gives up his career as a lawyer and began living the Monastic lifestyle (living as a monk).
  • Oct 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    On October 31, 1517 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

    Heresy

    In 1518 Luther is charged with heresy in Rome.
  • 1521

    Diet of Worms

    In January of 1521 Luther is excommunicated and summoned to appear before the Diet of Worms (the Council of Worms, a city in western Germany).