Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian history.
Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, beginning the practice of clerical marriage in Protestantism.
On June 13, in the year 1525, Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, beginning the practice of clerical marriage in Protestantism. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of June 13, one of 450 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on June 13, 1525 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 June 2026.
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