<em>Martin Luther, O.S.A. was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther was ordained to the priesthood in 1507. He came to reject several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church; in particular, he disputed the view on indulgences. </em>
<em>Born: November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Germany</em>
<em>Died: February 18, 1546, Eisleben, Germany</em>
<em>Spouse: Katharina von Bora (m. 1525–1546)</em>
<em>Children: Margarete Kunheim, Magdalena Luther, Hans Luther, Elisabeth Luther, Paul Luther, Martin Luther</em>