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Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, beginning the practice of clerical marriage in Protestantism.

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Martin Luther

German priest, theologian and author (1483–1546)

Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism. He is widely regarded as one of the most…
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Katharina von Bora

Wife of Martin Luther (c. 1499–1552)

Katharina von Bora, after her wedding Katharina Luther, also referred to as "die Lutherin", was the wife of the German reformer Martin Luther and a seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation. Although little is known about her, she is often considered to have been important to…
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Clerical marriage

Practice of allowing Christian clergy to marry

Clerical marriage is the practice of allowing Christian clergy to marry. This practice is distinct from allowing married persons to become clergy. Clerical marriage is admitted among Protestants, including both Lutherans and Anglicans.
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