Reformation: Martin Luther

1483  Birth in Eisleben.
1505  Entry into the Augustinian monastery
in Erfurt.
1512  Professor in Wittenberg.

1517  Publication of the “Ninety-five Theses” against indulgences.

1520  Papal bull threatening excommunication if he does not retract. Luther publicly burns the papal bull.
1521  Luther is excommunicated. He stands up to his writings at the Diet of Worms, he and his followers are put under the ban (Edict of Worms). Luther is hidden till 1522
in Wartburg Castle, where he
begins his translation of the Bible.
1525  The Peasants’ War. Luther got married
and broke with Erasmus of Rotterdam.