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Luke Skywalker was born in 19 BBY and died in 34 ABY.

Luke Skywalker was a legendary human Jedi Master, hero of the Rebel Alliance, and a central figure in the Galactic Civil War against the Galactic Empire. Born in 19 BBY as the son of Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) and Padmé Amidala, and the twin brother of Leia Organa, he was raised in obscurity as a moisture farmer on Tatooine. Drawn into the conflict after acquiring the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, he trained under Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, destroyed the first Death Star at the Battle of Yavin, confronted his father, and ultimately redeemed Anakin at the Battle of Endor, bringing about the Emperor's downfall. In the decades that followed he sought to restore the Jedi Order, but the fall of his nephew Ben Solo to the dark side drove him into self-imposed exile on Ahch-To. He re-emerged during the war against the First Order, aiding the Resistance at Crait through an extraordinary Force projection before becoming one with the Force in 34 ABY. Remembered as one of the greatest Jedi in galactic history, his legend endured and later inspired a new generation.

Homeworld: Tatooine

Species: Human

Force Sensitive: Yes

19 BBY - Birth on Polis Massa

Luke is born to Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker shortly after the end of the Clone Wars, moments after his twin sister Leia. Separated from his sister to hide them from their fallen father, he is taken by Obi-Wan Kenobi to Tatooine.

19 BBY - Raised on Tatooine

Luke is placed in the care of his step-relatives Owen and Beru Lars, growing up as a moisture farmer while Obi-Wan watches over him from a distance.

0 BBY - Meeting the droids and Obi-Wan

Acquiring R2-D2 and C-3PO, Luke discovers Leia's plea for help, meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, receives his father's lightsaber, and leaves Tatooine after the Empire murders his aunt and uncle.

0 BBY - Destruction of the Death Star

Aided by the Force and Han Solo, Luke fires the shot that destroys the first Death Star at the Battle of Yavin, becoming a hero of the Rebel Alliance.

3 ABY - Training with Yoda

After the Rebel defeat on Hoth, Luke travels to Dagobah to train as a Jedi under Master Yoda. At Cloud City he duels Darth Vader, loses his hand, and learns that Vader is his father.

4 ABY - Redemption of Anakin at Endor

Luke surrenders to Vader and confronts Emperor Palpatine aboard the second Death Star. Refusing the dark side, he turns his father back to the light; Anakin destroys the Emperor, and Luke witnesses the Rebel victory at the Battle of Endor.

~28 ABY - Rebuilding the Jedi Order

In the years after the war, Luke works to restore the Jedi, training a new generation of apprentices, including his nephew Ben Solo.

~28 ABY - Fall of the temple and exile

After a moment of fear and Ben's turn to the dark side, Luke's temple is destroyed and his students scattered. Blaming himself, Luke exiles himself to the ancient Jedi world of Ahch-To.

34 ABY - Rey and the last lesson

Rey arrives on Ahch-To seeking Luke's help. Reluctant at first, he is eventually persuaded by Yoda's spirit to pass on the Jedi legacy.

34 ABY - Sacrifice at Crait and death

Luke projects himself across the galaxy to confront Kylo Ren and buy time for the Resistance to escape Crait. The immense effort drains him, and he peacefully becomes one with the Force on Ahch-To.

35 ABY - Return as a Force spirit

Luke appears to Rey as a Force ghost, lifting his old X-wing from the sea and encouraging her to face Palpatine, aiding the final victory over the Sith.

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