Martin Bucer (l. 1491-1551) was a German reformer and theologian who had been a Dominican friar and priest until converted to the Protestant vision by Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) c. 1518. Bucer is best known for his focus on unity among all Christians, and consequently, he never established his own sect but influenced many.
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1491 - 1551Life of reformer Martin Bucer.
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c. 1518Martin Bucer converts to Protestant vision after meeting Martin Luther.
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1521Martin Bucer intervenes in Martin Luther's appearance at the Diet of Worms.
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1522Martin Bucer marries the former nun Elisabeth Silbereisen.
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1523Martin Bucer moves to Strasbourg and is taken under care by Matthew Zell.
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1529Martin Bucer tries to reconcile Luther and Zwingli at the Marburg Colloquy without success.
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1530Martin Bucer presents his Tetrapolitan Confession at the Diet of Augsburg but is ignored.
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1530 - 1548Martin Bucer works to reform the church of Strasbourg and becomes the leading theologian of the city.
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1548Martin Bucer moves to England and becomes professor at Cambridge University.
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1551Martin Bucer dies of natural causes in England.
