Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German theologian and religious reformer, best known for initiating the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. His critical stance against the sale of indulgences, encapsulated in his '95 Theses', challenged the practices of the Catholic Church and led to significant religious and political upheaval in Europe.
Born on Feb 10, 1483 (542 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 5,738 | $530,000 | 301$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,267 | $350,000 | 197$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,891,467 | 9,005 | $880,000 | 498$ |
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Denmark:
Martin Luther attempted to reform the Catholic Church and advocated for the Bible to be accessible in vernacular languages.
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Sweden:
Martin Luther was positive towards corporal punishment as a means of discipline.
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Germany:
Martin Luther was a reformer who was excommunicated by Pope Leo X.
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Jamaica:
Martin Luther is compared to Conrad Vine for his role in challenging the church's authority during the Protestant Reformation.
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Sweden:
Martin Luther is referenced in the context of discussing the appropriateness of drinking beer in public by a churchman.
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Germany:
Martin Luther consciously left the Augustinian order.
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Slovakia:
Martin Luther was a former member of the Augustinian order and the founder of the Protestant church.
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Norway:
Martin Luther posed a significant threat to the church during Pope Leo 10's papacy.
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Switzerland:
Martin Luther is referenced as the most famous member of the Augustinian order to which Prevost belongs.
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Italy:
Martin Luther was a prominent figure who was originally an Augustinian friar before breaking away from the Church of Rome.
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