Birth/Family

November 1483

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, on November 10th, 1483. 

He was born into a family of two. Both his mom and dad were peasants. His dad worked in a mine, and eventually made a small business.

A picture of Martin Luther's statue in Eisleben, Germany.

The Storm

July 1505

On July 2nd, 1505, Martin Luther was caught in a deadly storm in which he almost died. He swore to become a monk if he survived. 

He survived the storm, and later, contrary to his father's beliefs, became a monk.

An artist's representation of the storm in which Luther was caught in.

After the storm

1506

Martin Luther abandoned his studies of law, and joined the Augustinian Monastery.

He abandoned his 15 years of education to become a lawyer just to become a monk and join the monastery.