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Martin Luther

Luther's protest against late medieval church practices became a turning point in Western Christianity.

BORN 1483 CE · Eisleben, Holy Roman EmpireDIED 1546 CE · Eisleben, Holy Roman EmpireERA Reformation

NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION

Catalyzed the Protestant Reformation and reshaped Christian debates over authority, grace, scripture, and church reform.

THE RECORD

His arguments emphasized justification by faith and the authority of scripture.
His German Bible influenced religious life, literacy, and the German language.
The movements associated with his reforms reshaped European religion, politics, and education.