Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany. Though we are certain he was born on November 10, the exact year of his birth remains a mystery. Most say he was born in 1484, but he could have been born in 1483 or 1485.

Luther became an Augustinian monk.

He led his first Mass as a Catholic priest.

Luther became increasingly dissatisfied with Catholic doctrine and practice while teaching theology at the University of Wittenberg.

He published his “ninety five theses” protesting the Roman Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences.

Luther was excommunicated by the Roman Catholic Church at the Diet of Worms. He then lived at Wartburg Castle under the identity of “Knight George.”

He married Katherine von Bora.

Along with Philip Melanchthon, Luther helped draft the Augsburg Confession, the standard statement of Lutheran theology.

Luther produced his German-language Bible.

He died in Eisleben, Germany.