In July 1505 he was struck by lightning; as a result, he entered a monastery in Erfurt, Germany 15 days later
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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Martin Luther - New Advent  Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, ... At eighteen (1501) he entered the University of Erfurt, with a view to studying ... entrance into the Augustinian monastery at Erfurt occurred 17 July, 1505. ..... Ten days later (13 March) he writes to the same: "I am at a loss to know...
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jeopardy/1432_Qs.txt at master  jedoublen/jeopardy  GitHub  RELIGIOUS LEADERS | In July 1505 he was struck by lightning; as a result, he entered a monastery in Erfurt, Germany 15 days later | Martin Luther. right: Dan.
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Martin Luther in Erfurt Germany - Europe for Visitors  Martin Luther landmarks in Erfurt, Germany from a collection of articles and ... back to Erfurt from his parents' home in Mansfeld on July 2, 1505 when he ... Two weeks later, against his father's wishes, he entered the Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt. ... Luther said about it later: 'Not even one leaf in the garden is allowed to be...
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The Accidental Revolutionary | Christian History  Then, in July 1505, as was the requirement upon entering monastic life, he ... As he later commented, If anyone could have earned heaven by the life of a monk, it was I. ... for a senior brother on crucial business for the Observants in Germany. .... In the end, it became apparent Luther was working a revolution that struck the...
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Martin Luther - Wikipedia  Martin Luther was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk and a seminal ... In 1501, at the age of 19, he entered the University of Erfurt, which he later described as a ... He later attributed his decision to an event: on 2 July 1505, he was returning to ... During a thunderstorm, a lightning bolt struck near him.
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Thomas Goodrich, "Dresden, 1945" | Counter-Currents Publishing  Feb 12, 2014 ... The Frauenkirche, Dresden, before February 13-14, 1945 8366 ... in the heart of Saxony was a virtual time-capsule of Gothic architecture and medieval culture. ... Since only two tiny daylight raids had occurred during five years of war, .... After all, we understood we were in an open city, world-famous for its...
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French pilgrimage town Lourdes hit by quake - The Local  Apr 29, 2014 ... French pilgrimage town Lourdes hit by quake ... Though seismic activity is relatively rare in France, a 4.7 magnitude quake hit the holy pilgrimage site of ... and spring water that some believe has healing powers, French daily Le ... is at risk of a serious seismic event that will cause fatalities, experts say.
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Things to see in Brasov - Virtual Romania  In 1689 the church was nearly destroyed by a great fire caused by the ... It was then that the church was named the Black Church from its blackened walls. ... Because Brasov and the surrounding region were repeatedly raided by the Turks and ... Or so they say :) I don't believe that the statement is true, but it is probably the...
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Martin Luther and the 95 Theses - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com  Popular legend has it that on October 31, 1517 Luther defiantly nailed a copy of his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church. The reality was...
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The first shock of electricity - Telegraph  Jun 22, 2000 ... Volta refined his battery, using small round plates of copper and zinc, ... and then made his discovery public on March 20 1800, reporting it in .... the battery, Volta was summoned by Napoleon to demonstrate his inventions. The French emperor bestowed on him the Legion of Honour and made him a count.
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On This Day - The New York Times  Travel  Magazine  T Magazine  Real Estate ..... The explosions and resulting fires killed more than 500 people and left 200 others missing. ..... July  13, In 1977, a 25-hour blackout hit the New York City area after lightning struck upstate ..... November  21, In 1995, the presidents of three rival Balkan states agreed to make...
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St Augustine's Abbey - Expand Your Mind - Revolvy  St Augustine's Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England. ... of Canterbury to the east of the city, Ethelbert was married to a Christian, Bertha . ... William Thorne, the 14th century chronicler of the abbey, records 598 as the ..... Justus became the first Bishop of Rochester in 604, and attended a church...
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jeopardy/1432_Qs.txt at master  jedoublen/jeopardy  GitHub  RELIGIOUS LEADERS | In the 16th century Prince Altan Khan gave this Tibetan religious leader his title, a Mongol term meaning "ocean" | Dalai Lama ... RELIGIOUS LEADERS | In July 1505 he was struck by lightning; as a result, he entered a...
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Franklin's Lightning Rod | The Franklin Institute  Ben Franklin wanted to prove that lightning was electricity, and attempt to protect ... and knew Benjamin Franklin, this is just what you might see during a terrible storm. ... Franklin spent the summer of 1747 conducting a series of groundbreaking ... an electrical charge; he decided on a metal key, and attached it to the kite.
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Martin Luther posts 95 theses - Oct 31, 1517 - HISTORY.com  On this day in History, Martin Luther posts 95 theses on Oct 31, 1517. ... approaches the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and nails a piece of ... A number of princes and other supporters of Luther issued a protest, declaring...
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Mad Monk Rasputin Predicts End Of World Aug. 23, 2013 | Paranormal  Aug 12, 2013 ... Russian mystic Rasputin had a controversial life and most of his revelations ... She was fully convinced of his miraculous powers when he was able to ... saved Russia from the powers of Alexandra and mad monk Rasputin.
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BRASOV  Romania, Travel and Tourism Information  The church was given its new name after disaster struck again in 1689, when the Great Fire ... Climb all the way to the top for a panoramic view of the Black Church. ... (see museum details) that can be visited on the way up Tampa Mountain. ... You also could elect to take the Tampa cable car to the peak (3,000 feet) for the...
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The Mystery of the Five Wounds | History | Smithsonian  Nov 18, 2011 ... On September 14, 1224, a Saturday, Francis of Assisinoted ascetic ... In all, Francis found that he bore five marks: two on his palms and two ... In court it was discovered that his body bore the five wounds; but the record ... Before Padre Pio, no priest had received the stigmata; since then, a number have.
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The True Story Behind Ben Franklin's Lightning Experiment | Mental ...  Aug 10, 2015 ... Instead, in 1752, he devised a new plan: sending a kite into the air. ... on June 10, 1752, that Franklin (supposedly) performed his famous kite and key experiment. ... during a thunderstorm and held on to a silk kite with a key tied to it. When lightning struck, electricity traveled to the key and the charge was...
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Jeopary Question, "Z" BREEZE - TriviaBistro.com  Next Question. This charismatic religious reformer brought the Reformation to Switzerland. This question originally aired on April 14, 2005. waiting...
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Shocking Beliefs of John Calvin - Patheos  Apr 8, 2015 ... A well-known Christian author whom I greatly respect encouraged me to ... The words of Paul of Tarsus contain thunder and lightning for us all, Now .... Calvin believed that the Reformed Church (his church) was the true .... According to this view, God predestines some to salvation and others to destruction.