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Period: Jun 7, 1350 to Dec 28, 1550
The Renaissance
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Nov 18, 1375
Florence Rebels
The people of Florence organized a revolt against Pope Gregory XI. -
Oct 31, 1427
Intro. to Income Tax
The ruler of Florence introduces and income tax. -
Feb 1, 1450
Printing Press Invented
The printing press was developed by Johannes Gutenburgh ,which allowed people to mass produce literature. This helped increase the spread of knowledge during the renaissance. -
Sep 22, 1480
Naples and Florence Stop Fighting
Lorenzo de Medici established peace between Florence and Naples, two Italian Cities. -
Sep 7, 1503
Da Vinci Begins work on the Mona Lisa
Leonardo Da Vinci began work on painting his now famous painting the Mona Lisa. This can still be viewed today and the Lourve in Paris. -
May 5, 1504
Michelangelo Present David
Michelangeol presented his masterpiece to the Florentine public. This marble statue represents the biblical figure Davis who defeated the giant Galieth. -
Jul 7, 1508
Michelangelo Paints the Sistine Chapel
Pope Julius II requested Michelangelo frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. -
Jun 5, 1513
Machiavelli Writes "The Prince"
Niccolo Machiavelli write his controverseal book "The Prince" depicting how he thinks governments should be run. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts his 95 Theses
Martin Luther, the starter of the protestant reformation, nailed his 95 theses to a church door in Wittenburg, Germany. These were later translated into German and printed for all to see. These Theses we contradictions of the church. -
Feb 4, 1545
Council of Trent
Noticing the recent reform, the Catholic church called a council to begin reforming the church.
