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{{Otherpeople|Martin Luther}}

'''Martin Luther''' ([[November 10]], [[1483]]–[[February 18]], [[1546]]) was a [[German people|German]] [[theology|theologian]], an [[Augustinian]] [[monasticism|monk]], and an [[ecclesiastical]] [[Protestant Reformers|reformer]] whose teachings inspired the [[Protestant Reformation|Reformation]] and deeply influenced the [[doctrine]]s and culture of the [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] and [[Protestantism|Protestant]] traditions. Luther's call to the Church to return to the teachings of the [[Bible]] led to the formation of new [[tradition]]s within [[Christianity]] and to the [[Catholic Reformation|Counter-Reformation]], the [[Roman Catholic|Catholic]] reaction to these movements. His contributions to Western civilization went beyond the life of the Christian Church. His translations of the Bible helped to develop a standard version of the [[German language]] and added several principles to the art of [[translation]]. His [[hymn]]s inspired the development of congregational singing in Christianity. His marriage on [[June 13]], [[1525]], to [[Katharina von Bora]] began a movement of [[clerical marriage]] within many Christian traditions.

==Luther's early life==

Martin Luther was born to [[Hans Luther (15th century)|Hans]] and [[Margarette Luther]], ''née'' Lindemann, on [[November 10]], [[1483]], in [[Eisleben]], [[Germany]], and was baptized on the feast day of [[Martin of Tours|St. Martin of Tours]], after whom he was named. His father owned a [[copper]] mine in nearby [[Mansfeld]]. Having risen from the [[peasantry]], his father was determined to see his son ascend to [[civil service]] and bring further honor to the family. To that end, Hans sent young Martin to schools in Mansfeld, [[Magdeburg]] and [[Eisenach]].