Martin Luther

Martin Luther is credited with starting the Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century. The branch of Protestantism known as Lutheranism derives its name from him. Luther also held the unconventional and controversial belief that the Bible is not an infallible religious document.

• 1483: Born in Eisleben Germany
• 1498: Attends Brethren of the Common Life parrish in Eisenach
• 1502: Attends the University of Erfurt
• 1505: Enters Augustinian monastery
• 1507: Becomes ordained
• 1517: Posts "95 Theses" (possibly on the Castle Church's doors in Wittenberg)
• 1518: Roman Inquisition on Luther begins
• 1521: Excommunicated from Rome
• 1543: Writes: On the Jews and their Lies

• November 10, 1483: Born in Eisleben, Germany

• 1501: Begins attending the University of Erfurt

• 1505: Enrolls in law school, drops out, and becomes an Augustinian monk

• 1512: Receives his Doctor of Theology and begins teaching at the University of Wittenberg

• 1517: Nails The 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg

• 1521: Appears before the Diet of Worms, which later calls for his arrest. Frederick III hides Luther in Wartburg Castle

• 1522: Returns to Wittenberg

• 1525: Marries Katharina von Bora, a former nun

• 1528: Writes The Small Catechism and The Large Catechism

• 1534: Publishes a German translation of the Bible

• 1546: Dies in Eisleben, shortly after suffering a stroke

• The Onion: Modern-Day Martin Luther Nails 95 Comment Cards To IHOP Door

• Uncyclopedia: Lex Luthor/Martin Luther

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