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Martin Luther
Summary
Martin Luther is a human[1]. Born in Eisleben[2], he… he was born on November 10, 1483[3]. He passed away in Eisleben[4]. He died on February 18, 1546[5]. He worked as a translator[6], theologian[7], lawyer[8], Bible translator[9], and hymnwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,659 views/month, #1,965 of 1,000,298).[11]
Martin Luther was born in Eisleben[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 10, 1483[3] and 1483[12]. His father was Hans Luther[14]. His mother was Margarethe Luther[15].
Education
Martin Luther was educated at University of Erfurt (1392-1816)[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], theologian[7], lawyer[8], Bible translator[9], hymnwriter[10], and Protestant reformer[25]. Fields of work include theology[26], an academic discipline[29]; philosophy[27], an academic discipline[30]; Protestant Reformation[31], a subject heading[32]; literature[33], a type of arts[34]; and translation[35], an academic major[36]. Martin Luther was employed by University of Wittenberg[37]. He held the position of university teacher[38]. He supervised Andreas Hoffrichter as a doctoral student[39].
Personal Life
Martin Luther was married to Katharina von Bora[16]. Children include Elisabeth Luther[17], 1527–1528[40]; Paul Luther[18], a chemist[41], 1533–1593[42], of Germany[43]; Magdalena Luther[19], 1529–1542[44]; Margaretha Luther[20], 1534–1570[45]; he, Jr.[21], a Protestant theologian[46], 1531–1565[47]; and Johannes Luther[22], a jurist[48], 1526–1575[49]. Religious affiliations include Latin Church[50] and Lutheranism[51].
Death and Burial
Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546[5]. He passed away in Eisleben[4]. Burial took place at Castle Church, Wittenberg[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Martin Luther include Martin Luther King Jr.[52], Lutheranism[53], Martin Luther King Sr.[54], Eisleben[55], Luther[56], Lutheran World Federation[57], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[58], and he (steam locomotive)[59].
Why It Matters
Martin Luther ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,659 views/month, #1,965 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Søren Kierkegaard[62], a philosopher[63], 1813–1855[64], of Kingdom of Denmark[65], specialised in philosophy[66]; John Calvin[67], a pastor[68], 1509–1564[69], of Kingdom of France[70], specialised in theology[71]; John Wesley[72], a Methodist pastor[73], 1703–1791[74], of Kingdom of Great Britain[75]; Nikos Kazantzakis[76], a writer[77], 1883–1957[78], of Greece[79], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[80], specialised in poetry[81]; and Lev Shestov[82], a philosopher[83], 1866–1938[84], of Russian Empire[85], specialised in philosophy[86].
Works attributed to him include Ninety-five Theses[87], a text[88]; On the Jews and Their Lies[89], a written work[90]; Luther Bible[91], a version, edition or translation[92]; Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott[93]; Against the Murderous, Thieving Hordes of Peasants[94]; and Book of Concord[95]. Entities named for him include Martin Luther King Jr.[52], Lutheranism[53], Martin Luther King Sr.[54], Eisleben[55], Luther[56], and Lutheran World Federation[57].
His notable doctoral advisees include Barnim IX, Duke of Pomerania[96].
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Described by source→Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.), Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie +23
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