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Edict of Worms

The imperial edict of May 1521 that put Luther under the ban and forbade anyone to print or sell his books.

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May 1521
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The edict of Charles V against Martin Luther and his books, issued at Worms.

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  • Worms May 1521 Primary record 1
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  1. May 1521 Edict of Worms
  2. May 1521 Charles V signed into law Edict of Worms
  3. May 1521 Edict of Worms part of The Diet of Worms
  4. May 1521 Edict of Worms written at Worms
Proof 2 sources
  1. Luther and Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms (1521): Luther's declaration, the emperor's response and the Edict of Worms, German History in Documents and Images (German Historical Institute Washington), 1521. Primary record
    In May 1521, Emperor Charles V issued, in the name of the Diet, the following edict against Luther and his followers
    any books of the aforesaid Martin Luther, condemned by our holy father the Pope as aforesaid
    we have summoned here to Worms the electors, princes, and estates of this our Holy Empire
  2. Luther and Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms (1521), editors' introduction, German History in Documents and Images (German Historical Institute Washington). Scholarship & press
    In May 1521, the emperor issued—in the Diet’s name—the act known as the “Edict of Worms” (C) against Luther, his followers, and his writings
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