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Who worked behind the scenes to protect Luther from church and state authorities?

Johann von Staupitz
Johann Eck
Thomas Cajetan
Johann Tetzel
Frederick the Wise

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Frederick the Wise — the Elector of Saxony. He secretly arranged Luther’s custody (the “kidnapping” to Wartburg Castle) and protected him from both church and imperial authorities.