Historical Figures

Martin Luther

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History Atlas. "Martin Luther." Accessed August 30, 2026. https://history.interactiveatlas.org/historical-figures/martin-luther.

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History Atlas. (n.d.). Martin Luther. Retrieved August 30, 2026, from https://history.interactiveatlas.org/historical-figures/martin-luther

BibTeX

@misc{historyatlas-martin-luther,
  author = {History Atlas},
  title = {Martin Luther},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://history.interactiveatlas.org/historical-figures/martin-luther},
  note = {Accessed August 30, 2026}
}

Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian history.

Facts

Birth Date

1483-11-10 1

Death Date

1546-02-18 1

Sources

1. Martin Luther (Wikipedia)

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