- Born
- November 10, 1483
- Died
- February 18, 1546 (aged 62)
- Known as
- translator, theologian, lawyer, Bible translator, hymnwriter, Protestant reformer
Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian history.
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Martin Luther in our timeline
- Erasmus of Rotterdam Born (October 28, 1466)
- A Reformer Is Born (November 10, 1483)
- Luther Earns Doctorate (October 16, 1512)
- Luther's Ninety-Five Theses (October 31, 1517)
- Luther Refuses to Recant at Augsburg (October 18, 1518)
- Luther Departs for Worms (April 3, 1521)
- Luther Refuses to Recant (April 18, 1521)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Is Born (January 15, 1929)
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- Ennio Morricone1928 · Italian composer and conductor
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- Babur1483 · Mughal emperor from 1526 to 1530
- Raphael1483 · Italian painter and architect
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- Gasparo Contarini1483 · Italian diplomat, cardinal and Bishop of Belluno
- Henry III of Nassau-Breda1483 · Dutch-German noble
- Nicolaus von Amsdorf1483 · German Protestant reformer
- Elisabeth of the Palatinate, Landgravine of Hesse1483 · German noble
- Hans Buchner1483 · German organist and composer