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Martin Luther - Protestant Reformation

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  • Mar 9, 1508

    Becomes the Dean of the University of Wittenburg

    Becomes the Dean of the University of Wittenburg
  • Period: Mar 9, 1508 to Sep 25, 1555

    The Rise of Lutheranism

  • Oct 31, 1517

    Sends his 95 Thesis to church officials

    Sends his 95 Thesis to church officials
  • Aug 17, 1520

    Attacks the Church for using indulgences

    Attacks the Church for using indulgences
  • May 25, 1521

    Edict of Worms - Luther is considered an outlaw and excommunicated from the church

  • Jun 17, 1524

    Political crisis in Germany - Peasants revolt against lords

    Political crisis in Germany - Peasants revolt against lords
  • Aug 10, 1529

    Luther writes "Large Catechisms" to help ordinary people understand the scriptures

    Luther writes "Large Catechisms" to help ordinary people understand the scriptures
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Martin Luther dies

  • Sep 25, 1555

    Charles V accepts the Peace of Augsburg, dividing Christianity within Germany

    Charles V accepts the Peace of Augsburg, dividing Christianity within Germany