Cramer.Mr. Cramer. Renaissance and Reformation

Johannes Gutenberg Invents the Printing Press

Mar 3, 1450

The printing press was essential to the spread of the ideas of the Renaissance to all of Europe. Works could now be mass produced so many people could read them.

The Birth of Leonardo da Vinci

Mar 3, 1452

Da Vinci is one of the most influential artists of the Italian Renaissance. This "Rennaissance Man" painted pictures and drew sketches that are still studied to this day.

The Birth of Michelangelo

Mar 3, 1475

Michelangelo was a great scultop and artist of the Italian Renaissance. He scuplted the statue of David and painted the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

Machiavelli writes the Prince

Mar 3, 1513

"The Prince" written by Niccolo Machiavalli, sought to describe govenment in the way that it actually worked. He believed that a ruler should be concerned only with power and political success.

Thomas More publishes Utopia

Mar 3, 1516

Thomas More writes Utopia in which he condemns governments as corrupt. He also believed that ownership of property causes strife.

Martin Luther Posts his 95 Theses

Mar 3, 1517

Martin Luther criticized the practices of the Church. These were outlined in his 95 Theses.

Edict of Nantes

Mar 3, 1598