Katharina von Bora Katharina von Bora Katharina von Bora (; January 29, 1499 – December 20, 1552), after her wedding Katharina Luther, also referred to as "die Lutherin", was the wife of Martin Luther, German reformer and a seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation. Beyond what is found in the writings of Luther and some of his contemporaries, little is known about her. Despite this, Katharina is often considered one of the most important participants of the Reformation because of her role in helping to define Protestant family life and setting the tone for clergy marriages. Katharina von Bora was the daughter to
Bora (surname) Bora (surname) Bora, also spelled Borah or Barah, is often an Assamese surname, which originates from a military title of the Ahom Kingdom. Originally, the "Bora" surname was used as a military position/title in the Sadiya kingdom held by individuals from the "Buruk" clan. Later, after the introduction of the Paik system in the Ahom Kingdom of medieval Assam, the title was re-introduced. A 'Bora" was the commanding officer of 20 such paiks. The appointment of a "Bora" was the responsibility of his "Phukan" (commander of 6000 paiks) or "Rajkhowa" (governor of a territory who could command 2000 to 3000