Research topic: Diet of Worms

Diet of Worms 1521, most famous of the imperial diets held at Worms, Germany. It was opened in Jan., 1521, by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V . After disposing of other business, notably the question of the Reichsregiment , the diet took up the question of the recalcitrant behavior of Martin Luther . Charles was induced to summon Luther, who arrived at Worms under a safe-conduct on Apr. 16. At the diet Luther was asked if he would retract his teachings condemned by the pope. After a day's meditation he refused. For a week various theologians argued with him, but he would not retire fro... Read more