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Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was born November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Germany
Martin Luther, 1483–1546, German leader of the Protestant Reformation, b. Eisleben, Saxony, of a family of small, but free, landholders. Luther was educated at the cathedral school at Eisenach and at the Univ. of Erfurt (1501–5). In 1505 he completed his master's examination and began the study of law. -
Charles the V
The Holy Roman Emperor who ruled an enormous territory. Held the Diet of Worms. Believed he could convince Luther to change his ideas, failed. Excommunicated Luther through the Edict of Worms -
John Calvin
French theologian who believed in the justification of faith alone to explain how humans achieved salvation.Emphasized the all-powerful nature of God.