Martin Luther Timeline

  • Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luthers Birth

    Martin Luther is born Nov, 10th, 1483
  • 1501

    Enrollment at University of Erfurt

    Martin Luther Enrolls at UE
  • 1505

    Education Advances

    Earned his masters degree
  • 1505

    Martin Luther survives thunderstorm

    Luther Swears to become a monk if he survives a thunderstorm, so he does.
  • 1512

    Religious Education Advances

    Luther graduates with his doctorate, and became a professor of biblical studies
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther posts 95 theses

    Martin Luther posts 95 complaints against the church on the front door of a chapel
  • 1518

    Martin Luther is Brought to defend his claims against the church

    Martin Luther is brought to trial
  • Apr 17, 1521

    Martin Luther appears before the Diet of Worms

    Luther says “Here I stand. God help me. I can do no other.” after backing up his claims again.
  • 1525

    Martin Luther gets married

    Luther marries a former Nun
  • Feb 18, 1546

    Martin Luthers Death

    Martin Luther is deceased Feb 18th, 1546