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Luke Skywalker's Timeline
Luke Skywalker was born in 19 BBY and died in 34 ABY.
Luke Skywalker is a legendary Jedi Knight in the Star Wars saga, the son of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala who is raised on Tatooine before answering the call to adventure with the Rebel Alliance. He is best known for wielding his father’s lightsaber, aiding in the destruction of the first Death Star, and ultimately redeeming Darth Vader to bring down Emperor Palpatine. Trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, he plays a central role in ending the Galactic Civil War, later founding the New Jedi Order, marrying former Emperor’s Hand Mara Jade, and guiding a new generation of Force-sensitive students. Luke leads the Jedi to victory in the Yuuzhan Vong War and makes a final, galaxy-wide Force projection to aid the Resistance, sacrificing himself and passing fully into the Force as one of the most influential figures in galactic history.
~19 BBY - Birth
Born to Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala aboard the medical frigate on Polis Massa.
~19 BBY - Early Childhood
After his mother’s death and his father’s fall to the dark side, Luke is hidden from the Empire and raised by Owen and Beru Lars on Tatooine.
~0 BBY - Joining the Rebellion
Meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, receives his father’s lightsaber, rescues Princess Leia from the Death Star, and plays a key role in its destruction.
~0–1 BBY - Jedi Training Begins
Travels to Dagobah to train under Jedi Master Yoda while confronting visions of Darth Vader and the Emperor.
~3 ABY - Battle of Endor
Leads a strike team to Endor, confronts Vader and Palpatine, redeems his father, and helps defeat the Galactic Empire.
~4 ABY - Jedi Knight Recognition
Formally acknowledged as a Jedi Knight and begins a quest to recover lost Jedi knowledge and artifacts.
~9 ABY - Jedi Praxeum Founded
Establishes the New Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 and mentors a new generation of Jedi students.
~11 ABY - Marriage and Family
Marries Mara Jade, former Emperor’s Hand, and welcomes their daughter Jaina Solo, strengthening the Skywalker legacy.
~12 ABY - Birth of Jacen Solo
Welcomes his second child, son Jacen, expanding his role as both a Jedi Master and a father.
~18 ABY - Birth and Loss of Anakin Solo
Welcomes his third child, Anakin Solo; the family is later struck by tragedy when Anakin dies in the line of duty.
~25–29 ABY - Yuuzhan Vong War
Returns from self-imposed exile to lead Jedi efforts and aid the New Republic in the extragalactic invasion, helping to end the conflict.
~35 ABY - Final Sacrifice
Uses a massive Force projection to assist the Resistance against the First Order, exhausting his physical form and fully joining the Force.
View Luke Skywalker in our timeline:
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, 19 BBY (0 years old)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi, 9 BBY (10 years old)
- Episode IV: A New Hope, 0 BBY (19 years old)
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, 3 ABY (22 years old)
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, 4 ABY (23 years old)
- The Mandalorian, 9 ABY (28 years old)
- The Book of Boba Fett, 9 ABY (28 years old)
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens, 34 ABY (53 years old)
- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, 34 ABY (53 years old)
- Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, 35 ABY (54 years old)
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