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Faculty Senate Appointment

When
21 October 1512
Where
University of Wittenberg
Part of
Luther's Doctorate and Faculty Appointment

Luther joined the theological faculty senate and succeeded von Staupitz as chair on 21 October 1512.

On 21 October 1512, Luther was received into the senate of the theological faculty at the University of Wittenberg. He assumed the role of chair of theology, succeeding von Staupitz in the position.

Sources

  1. Martin Luther Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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