Martin Luther died on 18 February 1546, in his birth town of Eisleben, in present-day Germany.

Key facts

  • Martin Luther’s date of death: 18 February 1546.
  • Place of death: Eisleben, the same town where he was born.
  • Age at death: 62 years old.

Brief context

Martin Luther was a German theologian whose writings and actions triggered the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th century. His death in 1546 came after decades of preaching, teaching, and controversy that reshaped Western Christianity.