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Dec 15, 1488
First person to round the tip of Africa
Bartolomeu Dias accomplished being the first person to round the southern tip of Africa (Bartolomeu). This then opened the way for a sea route form Europe to Aisa (Bartolomeu). Dias' breakthrough opened the door to more trade with India and other Asian powers (Bartolomeu). -
Dec 15, 1492
Christopher Columbus reached America
Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain; in 1492, 1493, 1498, and 1502 (Christopher). Columbus had a goal of finding a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never accomplished his goal (Christopher). Columbus accidently ended up on the Americas (Christopher). -
Dec 15, 1519
Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain
Ferdinand Magellan took 5 old ships with him and set out from Spain (Ferdinand). Ferdinand was looking for fame and fortune (Ferdinand). He was trying to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands (Ferdinand). On his voyage he discovered what is now the the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean (Ferdinand). -
Apr 23, 1564
Birth
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1564 (William). Shakespeare was the first male child in his family (Frye). His parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Arden (Frye). -
Apr 26, 1564
Christining
William Shakespeare was christened in the Holy Trinity Parish Church (Frye). The baptism of a child was considered more important than the actual birth. Therefore Shakespear's actual birth date is unknown but the baptism of a child occured 3 days after their birth. This is why the birth date of Shakespeare is said to be the 23rd (Frye). -
Aug 10, 1569
School
Shakespeare went to Stratford's Grammar school (Fox). In this school, Shakespeare learned Latin, not english (Frye). Shakespeare got a very good education, a better education than more expensives schools would provide (Reese). -
Nov 15, 1580
French Wars of religion
The French Wars of Religions happened for a long time (Third). In total there were nine wars (Third). From November 1579 to November 1580 was the seventh war (Third). -
Marriage Authorized
The Bishop of Worcester authorized the marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway (Fox). At the time Shakespeare was only 18 while Anne was 26 (Frye). When the marriage happened, Anne was already pregnant (Fox). -
1st Child Baptized
Shakespeare's first child, Susanna, was baptized on May 26, 1583 at the Holy Trinity Church (Frye). Only born 6 months after her parents were married, Susanna entered the world. Susanna was given most of Shakespeare's property when he died (Fox). -
Baptism of twins
William and Anne had twins named Hamnet and Judith (Frye). It is said that the twins were named after two close friends of William (Fox). Unfortunatly, Hamnet only lived to be 11 (Frye). -
Shakespeare buys new house
Shakespeare buys a new house in Stratford with his family (Frye). This house was the second largest house in his hometown (William). Shakespeare had been recieving more money from his plays and decided that a new house was a good idea (Frye). -
Opening of Globe Theater
The Globe Theatre was opened in 1599 (William). The theater was opened by the Chamberlian's Men so that they had a place to perform their plays (Shaking). The theater was a huge success and held the performences of many wonderful plays (Fox). -
First Successful English Settlement
James I who was the king of England during the time, granted approval for a group of businesspeople to settle on Jamestown, Virginia (Jamestown). These people were part of the Virgina Company (Jamestown). 214 people in all set sail for America and on May 14, 1607 they reached Jamestown (Jamestown). -
Death
William Shakespeare's death was a little perculiar because he died on the same date that he was born only in a different year (Frye). The cause of Shakespeare's death is unknown (Reese). Despite the fact that his death is unknown, Shakespeare was buried in his place of birth; Stratford (Frye). -
Burial
Shakespeare is buried in the Holy Trinity Church. This chuch is in Stratford and it is the same church that he was baptized in (William). His epitaph is a curse that shall be put on anyone that distrubs his grave(Frye). -
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Thirty Years War
What began the thirty years war was when the Archbishop of Prague ordered for a protestant church to be destroyed (Thirty). The Protestants rose up in a revolt but within two years the rebellion was ended by the Count of Tilly (Thirty). Battles continued continued and Tilly was killed by the King of Sweden (Thirty). After 1635 the war lost it's religious character and became political (Thirty). The war ended in stalemate and diplomats fixing affairs in the Peace of Westpalia in 1948 (Thirty).
