Martin Luther's Rise and Break from the Catholic Church

By swaddell
  • Nov 10, 1483

    Birthday

    He was born
  • Jul 2, 1505

    Storm

    He called out to Saint Anne during a terrible storm, saying that he would become a monk if he survived.
  • Aug 1, 1505

    Diplomatic Mission to Rome (Not on Aug1)

    After becoming a monk he was sent on a diplomatic mission and during his mission he noticed priest not being reverent about church doctrine, massive corruption within Rome
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Sticking it to 'em: The 95 Theses

    Allegedly posted 95 reasons why the indulgences are evil onto the door of the church of Wittenberg
  • Period: Jun 1, 1519 to Jul 31, 1519

    Declaration

    Stated that the bible did not give the pope the right to interpret scripture.
  • 1520

    Realization

    He realized that the Church was not going to change, so he moved to break away from the church
  • 1521

    Diet of Worms (Pronounced Vyrms)

    Martin Luther refused to recant his beliefs. He was excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
  • 1524

    Choosing a Side

    Luther choose the feudal system during the peasant revolt. This left many of his peasant followers feeling abandoned
  • 1525

    Marriage

    Married Katharina von Bora, a former nun.
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Death

    At age 62