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Period: Jan 1, 1512 to Dec 31, 1525
Martin Luther's involvemet in the Protestant Reformation
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Nov 1, 1512
Luther receives doctorate in Theology
In 1512, Luther receives a doctorate in Theology. -
Nov 1, 1514
Luther becomes priest of Wittenberg's City Church
In 1514, Luther becomes priest of Wittenberg's City Church. -
Nov 1, 1514
Lectures on the Psalms
In 1514, Luther lectures on the Psalms. -
Nov 1, 1515
Lectures on Romans
In 1515, Luther lectures on Romans. -
Nov 1, 1516
Lectures on Galatians
In 1516, Luther lectures on Galatians. -
Oct 31, 1517
Luther nails 95 Theses on church door
On October 31st, Luther nailed the 95 Theses on a church door, publicly attacking the Catholic Church's corrupt practices through a very strong document, widely known as the 95 Theses. He states his strong dislike towards the selling of indulgences and developed a new system of faith, one that puts the freedom of an individual believer above the traditions of the church. -
Nov 1, 1518
Inquisition on Luther begins in Rome
In 1518, inquisition on luther began in Rome. -
Jun 15, 1520
Papal Bull Exsurge Domine issued
On June 15 1520, Pope Leo X issued Exsurge Domine in response to Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, which opposed to the teachings of the papacy. The papal bull severely criticized 41 errors in which Luther was demanded to countermand, and also threatened him with excommunication unless he recanted within a sixty-day period. However, on December 10 1520, Luther burnt the papal bull along with the book of church law and other books written by the Roman Church. -
Dec 10, 1520
Luther burns bull
On 10 December, 1520, Luther burns the papal bull Exsurge Domine, which was issed by Pope Leo X. -
Jan 3, 1521
Excommunicated in Rome
On January 3 1521, Luther was excommunicated by the pope due to his refusal to recant and to retract all of his writings against the Roman Church. Thus, resulting in his excommunication by the pope. Meanwhile, Luther’s books were also being burned for allegedly containing heresy. On April 2 1521, Luther began his journey to the Imperial Diet of Worms and was welcomed enthusiastically in all of the towns he passed. -
Apr 16, 1521
Arrives at Diet of Worms
On 16th April 1521, Martin Luther arrived at the Diet of Worms. The Diet of Worms was an imperial council meeting held in the city of Worms, Germany. During the meeting, German Emperor, Charles V, created an edict declaring it illegal to support and help Martin Luther, as Luther's ideas were condemned heretical. -
Apr 25, 1521
Departs Worms
On 25th April, Luther departs Worms, Germany. -
May 4, 1521
Kidnapped by Frederick, taken to Wartburg Castle
On 4 May, 1521, Luther was kidnapped by Frederick and taken to Wartburg Castle. -
Nov 1, 1524
The Peasants' War
The Peasant’s War took place from 1524 to 1525. This uprising was caused due to the changes brought by the Reformation, making peasants fight for their rights and for freedom. However, Luther did not support the peasant’s fighting, instead, he condemned the revolt, causing the peasants to lose the battle due to lack of unity and firm leadership. It is predicted that during this conflict, 100 000 peasants were unfortunately killed. -
Jul 13, 1525
Married ex-nun Katharine von Bora
On 13 July, 1525, Luther married an ex-nun Katharine Von Bora.
