Martin Luther History: April 16, 1521 - Martin Luther arrives at Diet of Worms January 3, 1521 - Martin Luther excommunicated by Roman Catholic Church December 10, 1520 - Martin Luther publicly burned papal edict demands he recant July 16, 1519 - Public debate between Martin Luther and theologist John Eck October 12, 1518 - Pontifical ambassador interrogates Martin Luther November 10, 1483 - Martin Luther, Eisleben Germany, founded Protestantism