Martin Luther

The Wittenberg reformer whose ninety-five theses split the Western church.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Posted his Ninety-five Theses in 1517, attacking the sale of indulgences.
• Refused to recant at Worms in 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other."
• His German Bible shaped the modern German language itself.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1483 – 1546