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The Protestant Reformation was not only a pivotal time in European history, but in world history as well. It was time of immense religious, political, and social change. The most well known religious reformer of the time was Martin Luther, who famously nailed his list of 95 grievances to the church door in Wittenberg. Changes during the Reformation were not just the work of one man. John Calvin, and John Knox both also played focal roles during this time of great change. Religious pioneers, such as these men, would forever change religion in Europe and the new world.
Martin Luther was born to Hans and Margaretha Luther in Eisleben, Germany on November 10, 1483. Upon turning seventeen, Luther entered the University of Erfurt where he earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree. His father had hoped that he would go on to attend law school, but this would not come. One day while Luther was returning from the university, a horrifying thunderstorm began. "Fearing for his life, Luther......

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