The Reformation

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany.

Jan 1, 1483

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany.

Martin Luther entered the University of Erfurt.

Jan 1, 1501

Martin Luther enrolled in law school, but became a monk instead, because he was thankful that he didn’t die when lightning struck next to him.

Jan 1, 1505

Martin Luther ordained as a priest in the3 Catholic Church.

Jan 1, 1507

The University of Wittenberg made Martin Luther a doctor of theology.

Oct 19, 1512

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses about what is wrong with the church on the church door at Wittenberg.

Oct 31, 1517

Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther because he didn’t take back his statements.

Jan 1, 1520

Prince of Saxony kept Martin Luther in the Wartenberg.

Jan 1, 1521

Luther called by Charles V to the Diet of Worms to abandon or restate ideas. He asked for more time to think.

Apr 17, 1521

Luther says that he still believes in his statements and will not take them back at the Diet of Worms.

Apr 18, 1521

Charles V passed the Edict of Worms, which declared Martin Luther as a heretic, and forbade people from aiding him.

May 25, 1521

Luther married Katharina von Bora.

Jun 13, 1525

princes against Luther joined forces against him, while the princes that follow Luther signed a protest.

Jan 1, 1529

Luther translated the entire bible into German.

Jan 1, 1536

Martin Luther died of natural causes.

Feb 18, 1546

Charles V defeated protestants in war, but was not able to make them become catholic.

Jan 1, 1547

The Peace of Augsburg was signed.

Jan 1, 1555

The Peace of Augsburg was signed by all German princes agreeing that the prince could decide the religion of his state.