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1489 CE - 1525 CE: Life of Reformer and apocalyptic preacher Thomas Müntzer.
1506 CE: Thomas Müntzer is a student at the University of Leipzig.
1512 CE: Thomas Müntzer studies at Viadriana University.
1514 CE: Thomas Müntzer, as a priest, begins to question the teachings and policies of the Church.
1517 CE - 1519 CE: Thomas Müntzer is an admirer and supporter of Martin Luther and his Protestant Reformation.
1521 CE - 1524 CE: Thomas Müntzer breaks with Luther to preach a more radical vision of Christianity; attacks Luther in writing.
1524 CE - 1525 CE: Thomas Müntzer organizes and leads troops during the German Peasants' War.
1525 CE: Thomas Müntzer is executed following his defeat on 15 May at the Battle of Frankenhausen.