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Katherina von Bora

wife of Luther
Also known as: “Dr. Katie”, Katharina von Bora, Katherina Luther(Show More)
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Katharina von Bora was a former Cistercian nun who famously fled her convent in 1523, inspired by the writings of Martin Luther. After leaving the convent, she found herself without support in Wittenberg. Luther, who had been excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church, felt responsible for her situation and believed marriage was an honorable state. He married Katharina on June 13, 1525. Their union was considered scandalous by many, but it appears to have been a happy one. Katharina was an intelligent and capable partner, and they raised six children together. After Luther's death, Katharina faced financial difficulties and instability.1

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  1. Did Martin Luther Marry a Nun?
  2. Martin Luther - Controversies after the Diet of Worms

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