Event:
Martin Luther excommunicated by Roman Catholic Church
Martin Luther History: February 18, 1546 - Martin Luther, biblical scholar/religious reformer, dies at 62
April 16, 1521 - Martin Luther arrives at Diet of Worms
December 10, 1520 - Martin Luther publicly burned papal edict demands he recant
July 16, 1519 - Public debate between Martin Luther and theologist John Eck
October 12, 1518 - Pontifical ambassador interrogates Martin Luther
November 10, 1483 - Martin Luther, Eisleben Germany, founded Protestantism More Notable Events on January 3: 1997 Bryant Gumbel co-hosted his final Today show on NBC-TV
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1521 Martin Luther excommunicated by Roman Catholic Church
