Martin Luther

German priest and theologian (1483–1546)
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Martin Luther
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Martin Luther was born in Eisleben[2].
  • Martin Luther died in Eisleben[4].
  • Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483[3].
  • Martin Luther was born on 1483[12].
  • Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546[5].
  • Martin Luther is buried at Castle Church, Wittenberg[13].
  • Martin Luther's father was Hans Luther[14].
  • Martin Luther's mother was Margarethe Luther[15].
  • Among Martin Luther's spouses was Katharina von Bora[16].
  • A child of Martin Luther was Elisabeth Luther[17].
  • A child of Martin Luther was Paul Luther[18].
  • A child of Martin Luther was Magdalena Luther[19].
  • A child of Martin Luther was Margaretha Luther[20].
  • A child of Martin Luther was Martin Luther, Jr.[21].
  • A child of Martin Luther was Johannes Luther[22].
  • Martin Luther held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[23].
  • Martin Luther held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[24].
  • Martin Luther's professions included translator[6].
  • Martin Luther's professions included theologian[7].
  • Martin Luther worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Martin Luther worked as a Bible translator[9].
  • Martin Luther's professions included hymnwriter[10].
  • Martin Luther worked as a Protestant reformer[25].
  • Martin Luther's field of work was theology[26].
  • Martin Luther's field of work was philosophy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

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 University Halle-Wittenberg[52], Lutherstadt[53], Lutherhaus Eisenach[54], Lutheria[55], Church of Luther[56], Evangelical Lutheran Church of São Paulo[57], Lutheran Church, Lutsk[58], and Luther Church[59].

Why It Matters

Martin Luther has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

He has been cited as an influence by John Wesley[61], a Methodist pastor[62], 1703–1791[63], of Kingdom of Great Britain[64]; Søren Kierkegaard[65], a philosopher[66], 1813–1855[67], of Kingdom of Denmark[68], specialised in philosophy[69]; John Calvin[70], a pastor[71], 1509–1564[72], of Kingdom of France[73], specialised in theology[74]; Nikos Kazantzakis[75], a writer[76], 1883–1957[77], of Greece[78], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[79], specialised in poetry[80]; and Lev Shestov[81], a philosopher[82], 1866–1938[83], of Russian Empire[84], specialised in philosophy[85].

Works attributed to him include On the Bondage of the Will[86], a written work[87]; Matthew Bible[88], a written work[89], founded in 1537[90]; On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church[91], a written work[92]; To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation[93]; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland[94]; and Out of the depths I cry to thee[95]. Entities named for him include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[52], Lutherstadt[53], Lutherhaus Eisenach[54], Lutheria[55], Church of Luther[56], and Evangelical Lutheran Church of São Paulo[57].

His notable doctoral advisees include Barnim IX, Duke of Pomerania[96].

FAQs

Where was Martin Luther born?

Martin Luther's place of birth was Eisleben[2].

Where did Martin Luther die?

Martin Luther died in Eisleben[4].

Who were Martin Luther's parents?

Martin Luther's father was Hans Luther[14]. Martin Luther's mother was Margarethe Luther[15].

Who was Martin Luther married to?

Martin Luther's spouses include Katharina von Bora[16].

What did Martin Luther do for work?

Martin Luther worked as translator[6], theologian[7], lawyer[8], Bible translator[9], and hymnwriter[10].

Where did Martin Luther go to school?

Martin Luther was educated at University of Erfurt (1392-1816)[28].

Who did Martin Luther influence?

Martin Luther has been cited as an influence by John Wesley[61], Søren Kierkegaard[65], John Calvin[70], and Nikos Kazantzakis[75].

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  5. 16d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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