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Martin Luther
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Junior Certificate History Mind Map on Martin Luther, created by Rachel Garvin on 29/11/2014.
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Martin Luther
Early Life
Born in Saxony, Germany in 1483
Family wanted him to become a lawyer
He was concerned with his salvation
Nicknamed the ‘philosopher’
Became a monk instead
Became a Professor of Theology at the University of Wittenberg.
95 Theses
He became extremely angry when John Tetzel was selling indulgences near Wittenberg
Nailed 95 Theses written in Latin to Wittenberg Castle's Chapel's door
Attacking indulgences
Attacking the Pope
Exposing the Church's curroption
Luther's Theses spread through out Germany and Europe
Luther's Excommunication
At a debate with John Elk Luther was ordered to recant his Ninety-Five Theses but Luther refused
Was sent a Papal Bull by the Pope which threatened excommunication
Luther later publicly burnt the Papal Bull and was then excommunicated
Charles V, Emperor of Germany called the Diet of Worms
Edict of Worms was passed
But, many German Princes Supported Luther
Fredrick the Wise brought him to Wartburg Castle for protection
Church Abuses
S.P.A.I.N.
Simony = Buying Church Officer
Pluralism = Holding more than 1 Church office
Absenteeism = Living Outside of Dioceses/parish where you Work
Nepotion = Appointment of Relatives of church Positions
Indulgences =
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