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Jan 1, 1304
Francesco Petrarch is born
Source Francesco Petrarch is well known for his Humanist Philosophy. This is one of the main reasons the Renaissance ever even existed. He is also called the Father of Humanism. -
Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Jan 1, 1453
Hundred Years War
Hundred Years War The Hundred Years war was fought between England and France. Lasting 116 years, many people like Joan of Arc and King Henry IV were major figures during this period. -
Period: Oct 1, 1347 to Jan 1, 1352
The Black Plague
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The Black Plague (Also known as The Black Death and Bubonic Plague) was a disease that spread throughout Europe. It may have originated from rodents, and has approximatley killed more than 20 million people. -
Period: Jan 1, 1350 to
Renaissance begins and ends
Source The Renaissance was a time of rebirth and peace. Humanism is an idea that Humans lead their own destiny, that was spread with the help of the Gutenberg Press. This period of time was very revolutional, and spawned after the Black Plague. -
Jan 1, 1440
The Gutenberg Printing Press is Made
Gutenberg Press The Gutenberg Press was a way of printing books, such as the Gutenberg Bible. The standard for each page was 42 lines of words. -
Jan 1, 1453
The Fall of Constantinople
Fall Of Constantinople Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, was conquered by the Ottomans. The Ottomans were a powerful empire of Muslim Turks. -
Jan 1, 1454
The Gutenberg Bible is published
Gutenberg Bible The Gutenberg Bible was the first mass produced printed book. This book was first printed at Mainz, Germany. -
Jan 1, 1478
The Spanish Inqusition Begins
Spanish Inquisition The Spanish Inquisition was a special sect of the Inqusition. The Inquisition was a judicial system made to punish heretics. -
Jan 1, 1490
The Virtuvian Man is drawn
Source Leonardo da Vinci finshes his sketch called the Virtruvian Man. It is a sketch about a man in various poses. -
Jan 1, 1490
The Papacy Returns to Rome
Papacy The Avignon Papacy was a time when the pope lived in France rather than Rome. The Papacy finally came back in 1490. -
Jun 28, 1491
King Henry VIII is born.
Source King Henry VIII as a kid was very sporty, and knew 3 languages. As a king, he made a best selling book that had atleast 20 editions, and it attacked Martin Luther by supporting the Catholic Religion. As a result, he was titled "Defender of Faith" by the pope. -
Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus goes on his journey
Source Christopher set three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria out to find Asia (The Indies) for spices and riches. Rather, they found the Americas. -
Period: Jan 1, 1498 to Jan 1, 1500
Michelangelo makes the Pieta
Source Michelangelo's Pieta is famous for making marble look like flesh. He forged his own tools and often participated in the quarrying in his marble. -
Period: Jan 1, 1503 to Jan 1, 1507
Leonardo Da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa
Source Leonardo Da Vinci, a famous painter, starts working on one of his most famous paintings, the Mona Lisa. It is belived to be a painting of Lisa Gherardini. -
Period: Jan 1, 1508 to Jan 1, 1512
The Sistine Chapel Ceiling is Painted
Source The Sistine Chapel, filled with marvelous paintings, is started and finished by Michelangelo. It took four long years to complete. -
Jan 1, 1517
The Reformation begins
Reformation The Reformation began in 1517, when Martin Luther published his 95 Theses. The Reformation was a shcism between Western Christianity, thus making Roman Catholics and Protestants. -
Period: May 6, 1527 to Feb 1, 1528
The Sack of Rome
Source The Sack of Rome is a period when Charles V, alongside Charles III, marched into Rome. Charles V's invasion challenged the Cathollic Church's power, and advanced Protestantism. -
Globe Theater is Built
Source The Globe Theater, well known for being the theater associated with Shakespeare, is built. Many plays were conducted here, and still stands to this day. -
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Shakespeare writes Hamlet
Source Hamlet, a famous play written by Shakespeare, is started and finished. It is a tragedy play about a prince from Denmark. -
The Gunpowder Plot
SourceThe Gunpowder Plot was an attempt at assassinating King James I of England. Guy Fawkes, an explosives expert, was amongst the group of Catholics responsible for this event. Guy Fawkes may be the most infamous, but Robert Catesby is said to have set the bombing up. They managed to get 36 barrels of gunpowder in the House of Lords' Cellar. A group of guards went to investigate the cellar and found it. -
Shakespeare writes Macbeth
Source Shakespeare writes his famous play, which is dark both literally and symbolically. -
King James I of England's Bible is Published
Source The King James Bible is very important in Christian history, Catholic or Protestant. The King James Bible is the very first completely translated English Bible. This allowed English speaking Christians to read the Bible and express their faith. -
Isaac Newton publishes Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
Source Isaac Newton's book states the three laws of motion. His discoveries left a huge impact on our knowledge today. -
Henry Purcell writes the Funeral March for Queen Mary
Source Henry Purcell composes the Funeral March for Queen Mary. Interestingly, Purcell died a few months after this song.
