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Diet of Worms

The Diet of Worms 1521 was a diet that took place in Worms, Germany, and is most memorable for the Edict of Worms , which addressed Martin Luther and the effects of the Protestant Reformation.It was conducted from 28 January to 25 May 1521, with Emperor Charles V presiding.Other Imperial diets at...

Timeline of Events

1521

1.22.1521

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, opens the Diet of Worms.

1.28.1521

The Diet of Worms begins, lasting until May 25.

4.16.1521

Martin Luther's first appearance before the Diet of Worms to be examined by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and the other estates of the empire.

4.17.1521

Martin Luther speaks to the assembly at the Diet of Worms, refusing to recant his teachings.

5.25.1521

The Diet of Worms ends when Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, issues the Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw.