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The Edict of Worms (Reichstag zu Worms) was a general assembly (a Diet) of the estates of the Holy Roman Emperor that took place in Worms, a small town on the Rhine river located in what is now Germany. It was conducted from January 28 to May 25, 1521, with Emperor Charles V presiding. Although other issues were dealt with at the Diet of Worms, it is most memorable for addressing Martin Luther and the effects of the Protestant Reformation. The previous year, Pope Leo X had issued the Papal bull Exsurge Domine, demanding that Luther retract forty-one of his 95 theses and other writings related to or written by him that criticised the Church. Luther was summoned by the Emperor. Prince Frederick III, Elector of Saxony obtained an agreement that if Luther appeared he would be promised safe passage to and from the meeting. Such a guarantee was essential after the treatment of Jan Hus, who was tried and executed at the Council of Constance in 1415 despite a safe conduct pass. Source: Wikipedia 3/14/2008
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In what city did Martin Luther imperial diet?
Martin Luther's imperial diet was held in Worms, Germany at the Heylshof Garden in 1521.
Which of these events related to the Protestant Reformation occured first in 1521?
Martin Luther refuses to recant his beliefs at the Diet of Worms.
Was the holy Roman Emperor who summoned Luther to the diet of worms?
Matin Luther was summoned by Charles V who also opened the Imeprial Diet of Worms. He was summoned to renounce or reaffirm his views.
What happened when Martin Luther was brought before the Diet of Worms?
The Diet of Worms in 1521 was an imperial council that was convened to decide the fate of Martin Luther. It was held in Worms, Germany. The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V presided over the diet. Luther's Protestant views were condemned as heretical by Pope Leo X in the bull Exsurge Domine in 1520. As a result Luther was summoned to either renounce or reaffirm them at the Diet of Worms on 17 April 1521. When he appeared before the assembly Luther was presented with a table filled with copies of his writings. Johann van Eck asked Luther if he still believed what these works taught. Luther asked for time to think about his answer and he was given an extension. Luther prayed, consulted with friends and mediators and presented himself before the Diet the next day. When he was asked the same question the next day, Luther apologized for the harsh tone of many of his writings, but said that he could not reject the majority of them or the teachings in them. Luther respectfully but boldly stated, "Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen." On May 25, Emperor Charles the Fifth issued his Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw.
Who is the Roman god of cattle worms?
it was Verminus, god of cattle worms
