Martin Luther's Major Life Events

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  • Jan 1, 1400

    Age of Exploration Begins

    Age of Exploration Begins
    European nations explore the world.
  • Mar 4, 1455

    The Printing of the Gutenberg Bible

    The Printing of the Gutenberg Bible
    The first Bible was printed in Germany
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus Sailed to the Americas

    Columbus Sailed to the Americas
  • Nov 10, 1493

    Martin is Born

    Martin is Born
    Martin Luther was born in Eisleben Saxony, East Germany
  • Period: Nov 10, 1493 to Feb 18, 1546

    Martin Luther's Major Life Events

  • Jan 1, 1500

    Age of Absolute Monarchy in Europe

    Age of Absolute Monarchy in Europe
    Unlimited power and Divine Right for rulers.
  • Jul 1, 1505

    Luther's Conversion

    Luther's Conversion
    Caught in a horrific thunderstorm where he feared for his life, Luther cried out to St. Anne, the patron saint of miners, “Save me, St. Anne, and I’ll become a monk!” The storm subsided and he was saved. Luther was driven by fears of hell and God’s wrath, and felt that life in a monastery would help him find salvation.
  • Jan 1, 1512

    Luther Receives Doctorate Degree in Theology

    Luther Receives Doctorate Degree in Theology
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Beginning of the Reformation / 95 Theses

    Beginning of the Reformation / 95 Theses
    Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Diet of Worms
    The Diet of Worms of 1521 was an imperial diet of the Holy Roman Empire. It was convened to determine how authorities should respond to Martin Luther's teachings
  • Jan 3, 1521

    Excommunication of Luther

    Excommunication of Luther
    Martin was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Martin's Death

    Martin's Death
    Martin Luther died at age 63 in Eisleben, Germany