Key Dates for the German Reformation

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1517
Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses against the door of Wittenburg cathedral in protest at the Catholic doctrine of indulgences
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1521
The Diet of Worms. Luther appears before Charles V to answer charges of hersey. Won't recant. Declared a heretic and is excommunicated by Pope Leo X. Frederick III takes him to Wartburg castle for his safety.
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1522
At Wartburg, Luther works on the translation of the New Testament into German.
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1531
Death of Zwingli.
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1546
Luther dies.
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The Diet of Worms. Luther appears before Charles V to answer charges of hersey. Won't recant. Declared a heretic and is excommunicated by Pope Leo X. Frederick III takes him to Wartburg castle for his safety.

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1521

Card 3

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At Wartburg, Luther works on the translation of the New Testament into German.

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Card 4

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Death of Zwingli.

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Card 5

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Luther dies.

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