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Jun 21, 1300
The start of the Renaissance
The Renaissance started between the 1300 and the 1600. Many artists went to work to make cultural art pieces. Renaissance also comes from the word Rebirth. -
Feb 3, 1353
The Black Death
The Black Death was one of the most devastating events in human history. It was between 1346 and 1353. The result was from 75 to 200 million deaths. -
Jul 11, 1400
Humanism
Humanism is when people start to believe in different cultures and beliefs. Humanism mostly started between 1400 and 1650. -
Jun 11, 1440
The printing press was created
Gutenberg created the printing press in 1440. It was a very helpful device at the time. It was a very important event in the renaissance. Gutenberg was born in 1395 and he died in February 3,1468. -
Aug 4, 1471
Lorenzo de Medici
Lorenzo de Medici was born on January 1, 1449. He died on April 9,1492. He was the ruler of Florence and he was called Lorenzo the Magnificent. -
Dec 7, 1480
The birth of venus
The birth of venus was painted by Sandro Botticelli in about 1480. People say it it one of the most magnificent painting of all. People thought it was astonishing how the artist put the perspective of the nude goddess venus. -
Jul 11, 1483
Rafael
Rafael was a great Renaissance painter. He was born on on April 6, 1483. He died on his birthday April 6, 1520. He is best known for his Madonnas. -
Dec 11, 1491
Henry the VIII becomes the king of England
Henry the VIII was born on June 28, 1491. He died on January 28, 1557. He had married many wives about six. He had many great roles in the Renaissance and England. -
Sep 15, 1494
French defeated Milan
After the french defeated Milan in war they started to seek power in the Renaissance. -
Apr 16, 1495
The last Supper
The last supper is one of the most famous art pieces in the world. It islo a very large painting.It was painted on the wall of Santa Maria Grazie, in Milan Italy. -
Sep 17, 1503
The Mona Lisa
The famous Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo de Vinci. The size of the painting is 77 by 53 cm long. It is said to be the most well known painting in the world. -
Dec 11, 1508
The Sistine Chapel was created
The Sistine Chapel was created in 1508. It took about 4 years to complete because Michelangelo thought he was more sculptor than a painter. When it was revealed it a beautiful work of art. -
May 7, 1512
Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli was a writer of a book saying how you needed to be a leader. It tells about how people at the time were not good leaders. Lots of people read and it changed them so if it wasn't for the book it would be different these days. -
Dec 11, 1517
Marin Luther posts his 95 Theses
In 1517 the great Matin Luther was in Wittenberg Germany in the church of The Castle Church. Martin Luther decides to nail a piece of paper to the door of the church. On that sheet of paper contain 95 revolutionary opinions. -
Aug 5, 1536
Erasmus
Erasmus was born on October 28, 1466. He died on July 12, 1536. He was a Catholic priest, social critic, teacher and also a theologian. -
Jul 11, 1550
The Aztec's
The Aztec's lived all over the Renaissance. They had great beliefs in their gods and they also had an interest in architecture. -
Dec 11, 1551
Medicine
During the Renaissance people were discovering so many new things especially medicine. Since people were finding all these medicines they were finding cures too. This was a very big deal because they are saving lives. -
Mar 31, 1559
Queen Elizabeth the 1st
For the first time in 45 years Queen Elizabeth the 1st was the first ruler of England without a king. She proved that women are just smart, strong and capable as men. -
Thomas Tallis
Thomas Tallis was one of the most well known composers in England. He has been honored for his talent and originality in his music in the Renaissance -
The Reformation
The reformation started in the 16th century by the catholic church. It was reforming beliefs and practicing the beliefs for the church.
