The Renaissance - Kaity Robertson

Bubonic Plaque Begins

Jan 1, 1347

The Bubonic Plague was known as the Black Death throughout Europe killing nearly a third of the population. It spread wildly through Italy and many regulations and religious treatments were put in place to stop the Black Death.

1300-1600

Period: Jan 1, 1347 to Apr 13, 1598

Renaissance Begins

Jan 1, 1350

Renaissance was defined as the rebirth of Italy. This was a cultural movement that spread across Europe and brought new art, religious movements and scientific discoveries.

Brunelleschi Creates Linear Perspective

Jan 1, 1413

Linear Perspective is an optical illusion that was created by Brunelleschi. This was an artistic tool that spread throughout Italy and then Europe, and now it is a commonly practiced tool in art.

Joan Of Arc And The Siege Of New Orleans

Jan 1, 1429

The Siege of New Orleans was Joan of Arc's first major military victory and this also marked a turning point in the Hundred Years War. Joan's part in the battle was the change in what looked to be a losing battle.

Johann Gutenburg Invents The Printing Press

Jan 1, 1439

Despite wanting to keep his invention a secret it spread throughout Italy and then the rest of Europe. Due to this invention information was now distributed on a larger scale and made information easier to access and less expensive, this was a step in the right direction of information distribution.

Cosimo de Medici Dies

Aug 1, 1464

Cosimo de Medici had influence over democratic matters due to his family's wealth. He was known for the Medici Bank and had a great amount of business skills leading him to more wealth and influece over Italy. After his death he was named "Pater Patriae" meaning the father of his country.

Spanish Inquisition Begins

Jan 1, 1478

Catholic's wanted to maintain their religion and convert Muslims and Jews, and if they were not to convert they would be forced to leave. It was proposed to the Monarch and provided various reasons such as political authority. This would contine until being abolished in 1834.

Sandro Botticelli Paints Birth Of Venus

Jan 1, 1486

The painting was the godess Venus coming from the sea, emerged as a full women. This painting is now held in Florence.

Columbus Discovers The America's

Jan 1, 1492

Although he was not the first in America he had the first lasting European contact with America, leading to exploration and colonization.

Da Vinci Paints The Last Supper

Jan 1, 1495

This painting depicted Jesus' last supper, this had great religious signifigance. This was painted for Duke Ludovico Sforza and his duchess Beatrice d'Este.

Raphael Paints The School Of Athens

Jan 1, 1510

The School Of Athens was known as Raphael's masterpiece and is said to have captured the feeling of the renaissance era.

Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel

Jan 1, 1512

The Sistine Chapel took eight years to build, From 1481-1541 many pieces of artwork and tapestry were added to the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo was called upon to do the artwork on the ceilings and the lunettes.

Machiavelli Writes The Prince

Jan 1, 1514

The Prince was a controversial political novel written by Niccolo Machiavelli, this novel was not published until after his death. The general themes relate to glory, and survival, and being able to justify both to achieve those ends.

Thomas More Utopia

Jan 1, 1514

Thomas More wrote Utopia and it was well known and well recieved. Utopia used concepts such as socialism, the religious message in the book was uncertain which early one alienated some theorists.

Martin Luther 95 Theses

Jan 1, 1517

Martin Luther's 95 Theses' was the primary influence on the Protestant Reformation. His work led to the ability for Protestant Priests to get married. His role in the Reformation made him a controversial man in history.

Start Of The European Wars Of Religion

Jan 1, 1524

A series of war in Europe that began in 1524 and ended in 1648. The series of battles are what changed the religion in Europe and strongly influenced Reformation.

Ivan The Terrible Is Born

Aug 25, 1533

Ivan The Terrible was seen as a strong and itellectual leader, but it was also said that he was overcome with mental illness. In his reign he became the first ruler to be crowned as Tsar of All Russia.

Jesuit Order Founded By Ignatius Loyola

Aug 15, 1534

Ignatius was not originally religious went through a spiritual conversion and became devoted to God and the Catholic church. He was obedient to all the Catholic Church authority and hierarchy. He founded the Jesuit Order which was known as God's Marines.

Desiderius Erasmus Dies

Jan 1, 1536

Desiderius was a Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. During Reformation he stayed true to the Catholic church and put all of his efforts into his religion.

Henry VIII Of England Excommunicated

Dec 17, 1538

Henry VIII was excommunicated from the Catholic church because of his strong opposition to the Catholic rule. After his excommunication he closed down several moastaries and nunneries.

Scientific Revolution / Copernicus

Jan 1, 1543

It was said that Copernicus' novel "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres) opened new discoveries in astronomy and paved the way for a scientific revolution.

Spain Declares Bankruptcy For The First Time

Jan 1, 1557

Spain was the first country to declare bankruptcy and declared bankruptcy four times in the 1500s, the first of many.

Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth I

Jan 15, 1559

There was a roar of cheers when she was crowned but the people did not think she would last more than a few months. The ability to lie and trick, which historians have labeled as her greatest political strength.

Saint Bartholomew's Massacre

Aug 23, 1572

The massacre began two days after the attempted assassination of a military and political leader of the Huguenots (a Protestant group). Lasting several weeks, the massacre expanded outward to other urban centres and the countryside. This made the Huguenots believe that the Catholic religion was bloodthirsty.

Edict Of Nantes

Apr 13, 1598

The Edict of Nantes was issued on 13 April 1598, by Henry IV of France. The Edict granted the Huguenots substantial rights in a Catholic nation. In the Edict, The Edict aimed for civil unity.