Martin Luther
German priest, theologian and author (1483–1546) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther | |
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Religion | Christian |
Church | Lutheran |
Date of birth | (1483-11-10)November 10, 1483 |
Place of birth | Eisleben |
Date of death | February 18, 1546(1546-02-18) (aged 62) |
Place of death | Eisleben |
Nationality | German |
Known for | Starting the Protestant Reformation |
Written works | The 95 Theses |
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Martin Luther (10 November 1483 in Eisleben - 18 February 1546 in Eisleben) was a German monk and theologian of Christianity who is credited with starting the Protestant Reformation. That was the Protestant churches leaving the Roman Catholic Church.
Luther started the Lutheran Church, the first Protestant church.