Event:
Martin Luther publicly burned papal edict demands he recant
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
January 3, 1521 - Martin Luther excommunicated by Roman Catholic Church
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
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