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Martin Luther was born as Martin Luder in 1483, but his name was changed when he became a monk. The Latinization of names was common in academia and religious contexts; thus, "Luder" was modified to "Luther." This change likely facilitated his scholarly work and correspondence within the Church and the academic community, as Latin was the lingua franca of the time. Luther later became well-known for his role in the Protestant Reformation.

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