Refromation

By Miyoko Noel
  • Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther

    Martin Luther
    Martin Luther was born November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Germany
    Martin Luther, 1483–1546, German leader of the Protestant Reformation, b. Eisleben, Saxony, of a family of small, but free, landholders. Luther was educated at the cathedral school at Eisenach and at the Univ. of Erfurt (1501–5). In 1505 he completed his master's examination and began the study of law.

  • Charles the V

    Charles the V
    The Holy Roman Emperor who ruled an enormous territory. Held the Diet of Worms. Believed he could convince Luther to change his ideas, failed. Excommunicated Luther through the Edict of Worms

  • John Calvin

    John Calvin
    French theologian who believed in the justification of faith alone to explain how humans achieved salvation.Emphasized the all-powerful nature of God.