Martin luther katharina von bora biography sample

Luther's Marriage to Katharina von Bora (1525)

On June 13, 1525 Luther married Katharina von Bora, a nun who had fled from a convent in Nimbsch, near Grimma, and had taken refuge in Wittenberg. Luther's marriage to Katharina (who was 16 years younger than Luther) was oppposed by many of his friends who saw in it the downfall of the Reformation.

Philipp Melanchthon spoke of it as an "unlucky deed". He did not know anything about Luther's plan and was not invited to the wedding.

Katharina took over the household, particularly the household expenses; it is said that Dr.

Luther did not have a clue how to run a household. She also proved herself to be a good housewife and gardener.

Luther's household included not only his wife and six children, but also one of Katharina's relatives and after 1529 six of Luther's sister's children.

Luther also housed students in his home to help the family's financial situation.

Luther's Table Talk (Tischreden) are characteristic of Luther's family