Katharina von Bora
Wife of Martin Luther (circa 1499–1552) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Katharina von Bora (German: [kataˈʁiːnaː fɔn ˈboːʁaː]; 29 January 1499? – 20 December 1552), after her wedding Katharina Luther, also referred to as "die Lutherin" ('the Lutheress'),[1] was the wife of the German reformer Martin Luther and a seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation. Although little is known about her, she is often considered to have been important to the Reformation, her marriage setting a precedent for Protestant family life and clerical marriage.[2]
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Born | 29 January 1499? |
Died | 20 December 1552(1552-12-20) (aged 53) Torgau, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire |
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