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  • Jan 1, 1347

    Bubonic Plague Begins

    Bubonic Plague Begins
    Approximately 25 million people died from the Bubonic Plague, which was about half of the population. Because of lack of medical information at the time, nobody had a clue on how to stop it. It was spread by infected fleas and/ or rats.
  • Jan 1, 1350

    The Renaissance

    The Renaissance
    The Renaissance directly translates to "rebirth," It started around 1350 and went to about 1600. This was also a reformation of all kinds of culture.
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Humanism

    Humanism
    A cultural movement in the Renaissance that turned medieval scholasticism away. In exchange, brought back interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought. It occurred around 1400- 1650.
  • Jan 1, 1428

    Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans

    Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans
    The Siege of Orléans (which last from 1428 to 1429) marked a turning point in the Hundred Years' War between France and England. This was Joan of Arc's first major military victory. It was also the first major French success to follow the defeat at Agincourt in 1415.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Gutenberg Creates the Printing Press

    Gutenberg Creates the Printing Press
    Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press in 1440. When Gutenberg created the printing press, it made communication much easier, all over Europe. He based it off of the current "screw press."
  • Jan 1, 1466

    Erasmus

    Erasmus
    Desiderius Erasmus (known as Erasmus) was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, social critic, Catholic priest,teacher, and theologian. He was born October 28, 1466 and died at age 69 on July 12, 1536.
  • Jan 1, 1469

    Lorenzo de Medici

    Lorenzo de Medici
    He ruled Florence with his younger brother, Giuliano, from 1469 until Giuliano was assasinated in 1478. He was was the sole ruler of Florence from 1478 to 1492.
  • Jan 1, 1483

    Raphael

    Raphael
    Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, (who went by Raphael) was an architect and painter in the high Renaissance. He was born on either March 28, 1483 or April 6, 1483. He died in 1520, making him only 37 when he died.
  • Jan 1, 1485

    The Flying Machine is Invented

    The Flying Machine is Invented
    Leonardo Da Vinci designed a few different mechanical flying devices and parachute- type flying apparatus He also studied the flight of birds as well as their build. After his research he drew detailed plans for a human-powered ornithopter (a wing-flapping device intended for humans to fly).
  • Jan 1, 1486

    Botticelli paints The Birth of Venus

    Botticelli paints The Birth of Venus
    The Birth of Venus was a painting by Botticelli, completed in 1486. It had inspiration from the Venus de Medici, a marble piece that Botticelli.
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus "Discovers" the Americas

    Christopher Columbus "Discovers" the Americas
    In 1492, Columbus supposedly discovered the Americas. I personally do not this "fact" because the vikings came before them. And even before that, the natives? Regardless, he wanted to prove to his people that the world was not flat, which of course was correct.
  • Jan 1, 1495

    Da Vinci paints Da Vinci paints The Last Supper

    Da Vinci paints Da Vinci paints The Last Supper
    The Last Summer was painted by Da Vinci and completed in 1495. It was painted directly on a wall in Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, and in order to paint it he used an oil/ tempera blend on dry wall.
  • Jan 1, 1503

    Da Vinci paints The Mona Lisa

    Da Vinci paints The Mona Lisa
    The Mona Lisa was painted by Da Vinci in 1503. It is said to be of either his friend's wife, Da Vinci's mother Caterina, Princess Isabella of Naples, but historians aren't quite sure. It was painted with oil paint.
  • Jan 1, 1509

    Henry VIII becomes the king of England

    Henry VIII becomes the king of England
    King Henry was the first ever English King of Ireland, and he was also known for his "six sorry wives."
    [Here is a cool song on Henry VIII.]9https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb4j29AbQXQ0
  • Jan 1, 1512

    Michelangelo paints the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo paints the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
    Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel from 1508- 1512. He used gold and plaster. Fun Fact: He actually didn't want to paint the Sistine Chapel.
  • Jan 1, 1514

    Thomas More's Utopia

    Thomas More's Utopia
    His book, ( originally written in Latin,) is a frame narrative primarily describing a fictional island society and its customs. A 'Utopia' is pretty much a perfect society or world. This book is more or less about a perfect place.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Church of Wittenberg

    Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Church of Wittenberg
    Martin Luther wanted to take a stand. A change. So he nailed his list of his 95 theses on the door of the Church of Wittenberg.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    The Reformation

    The Reformation
    This was a period in the 16th century (1517- 1548) where the Roman- Catholic Church was attempted at being reformed. Instead, they wound up with establishment of the Reformed and Protestant Churches.
  • Jan 1, 1564

    William Shakespeare is Born

    William Shakespeare is Born
    William Shakespeare was a poet and playwright towards the end of the Renaissance. He wrote many popular plays, such as Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello. His play were also from many different genres.

  • The Renaissance Ends

    The Renaissance Ends
    Although they did not know it at the time, a very important time was ending. The Renaissance had lots of cultures to be carried out after the Renaissance. It ended around 1600.