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Oct 6, 1300
Bubonic Plague
On its way to ending it took over 60% of European Population. This jumped started the start of the Renaissance, because everyone was doubting that the church could help all the people dying. Renaissance -
Period: Oct 6, 1300 to
Renaissance
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Period: Oct 6, 1300 to
Reformation
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Oct 6, 1311
Great Famine Begins
The Great famine, a disastrous period of low agricultural production; a series of Summer droughts, Winter floods and crop diseases resulted in disastrous harvests that caused millions of people and animals across Europe to perish. Renaissance -
Oct 6, 1315
Great Famine Ends
After 4 years of crop failure, disaster, weather, and hunger, life in starting to look up for all. This and the Bubonic Plague jump start the Renaissance. Renaissance -
Oct 6, 1368
Ming Dynasty Founded
Hangwu founds the Ming Dynasty in 1368, lasts to 1644. Renaissance -
Oct 6, 1434
Cosimo De Medici
Won control of the Florence Government with trickery. The supports of art helped make it a perfect example of the renaissance time. Reconnaissance -
Period: Oct 6, 1450 to
Absolute Monarchs
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Oct 6, 1452
Leonardo da Vinci Born
One of the most astute thinkers in the time period. Makes great contributions to the art and science worlds. Renaissance -
Oct 6, 1453
Christian Scholars
Rome sent no aid and Constantinople fell in 1453 to Islam. Byzantine Christians fled West, bringing a storehouse of ancient writing, manuscripts, and biblical text. This not only introduced many Christians who were not loyal to the Pope, but also prepared the way for the learning that was to follow. Reformation -
Oct 6, 1455
Printed Bible!
With help of the first printing press with moving text, Gutenberg was the maker of the printing press. Reformation -
Oct 6, 1460
Michelangelo Creates "David"
Michelangelo creates the first European sculpture of a large, free standing, nude , since ancient times. Called "David." Renaissance -
Oct 6, 1464
Cosimo Dies
Cosimo Dies; family still controls Florence government. Renaissance. -
Oct 6, 1469
Lernzo The Magnificent
Lernzo The Magnificent still ruled as a dictator of Florence but still kept up the facade of election. Renaissance -
Period: Oct 6, 1500 to
Elightenment and Revolution
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Oct 6, 1506
Mona Lisa
Da Vinci finishes the Mona Lisa, one of the most well known paintings in the world. Renaissance -
Oct 6, 1517
99 Theses
Martin Luther post the 99 theses on the door of the church. The 99 theses stated all of the problems with the church. Reformation -
Oct 8, 1520
Copernicus
Copernicus (1473-1543)
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Oct 6, 1521
The Edict of Worms
The Edict of Worms, signed by Emperor Charles V declared Martin Luther a heretic and placed him under an imperial ban. It also specified that all Luther's books were to be burned. Reformation -
Oct 7, 1533
Ivan the Terrible
Took the throne at 16. He married Anastasia and after she died he blamed the Boyars for the death of his wife and turned ageist them. He killed his oldest son and heir during a violent quarrel. Monarchs -
Oct 6, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg was a treaty between Charles V and the forces of Lutheran princes.
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Oct 6, 1559
Calvin’s Institutes
John Calvin’s systematic theology The Institutes of the Christian Religion formed the basis for the adoption of Reformed theology in Europe and America. His theology is important because it was a visionary exposition of theology, whereas the other Reformers’ theologies were reactionary in nature, being forged in the midst of conflict. Reformation -
Oct 6, 1563
The Council of Trent
The Roman Catholic declarations following the Council of Trent eliminated virtually any hope for reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Protestant movement. The enormity of this council’s output served to codify Roman Catholic theology for the next four centuries, forming the Tridentine period of Roman Catholicism. Reformation -
Oct 6, 1572
St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
The Catholic mob violence against the Huguenots that lasted for several months claimed the lives of thousands of French Protestants. This event was a turning point in the French Wars of Religion, as it radicalized the Huguenot movement. Reformation -
Oct 7, 1580
Philip II Takes Reign
In 1580 the king of Portugal died and Phil II seized the Portuguese kingdom. Counting Portuguese strongholds in Africa, India, and the East Indies. His empire the encircled the globe. Monarchs -
The Edict of Nantes
This event was one of the most hopeful signs that the Reformation would eventually end with different religious groups coexisting peacefully. This innovative act of tolerance formed the basis for the modern-day secular society of freedom of religion. Reformation -
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
An English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist, author and pioneer of the scientific method. Served both as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. -
Don Quixote de la Mancha
Miguel de Cervantes publishes Don Quixote de la Mancha. An epic parody of Gulliver’s travels. Monarchs -
American Colonists Declare Independence
In the seventeenth century. The American colonies separate from their England overlords and become the United States of America. One of the main reasons that the English left the mother country was because of the exceedingly high taxes.
Monarchs
from their England overlords and become the United States of America. One of the main reasons that the English left the mother country was because of the exceedingly high taxes. Monarchs -
The Thirty Years War Begins
Germany was invaded by the imperial armies of Austria and then by the Swedish army who came to help the Protestants. Society broke down in this period and two-thirds of the population died through warfare, famine and plague. Monarchs -
Rene Descartes
Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
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Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles. The age of twenty-three, Louis XIV was the untested ruler of the most powerful nation in the world. . (They started building the actual Palace in 1662 and in 1682 the King Louis XIV and Queen (Madame de Maintenon, his second wife) and their whole court moved in 2 Oct 1776. -
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
An Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. Was called the "father of modern observational astronomy", the "father of modern physics", and the "father of science." Scientific REV -
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)
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Louis XIV
Louis XIV begins to rule France With the mighty military of France, he managed to reshape the map of Europe and curve the ambitions of over-ambitious monarchs. At the age of twenty-three, Louis XIV was the untested ruler of the most powerful nation in the world. Monarchs -
The Peace of Westphalia
After eight years of struggle, the series of treaties known as 'The Peace of Westphalia' was signed in Münster, by Emperor Frederick III. This was the start of the separation of church and state. Calvinists were added to the list of tolerated religions, which brought increased stability. Reformation -
The Thirty Years War Ends
After 30 years of fighting the war is over. Monarchs -
Peter the Great becomes Czar
Peter implemented sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing Russia. Heavily influenced by his advisers from Western Europe, Peter reorganized the Russian army along modern lines and dreamed of making Russia a maritime power. Monarchs -
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
An English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian.Considered by many to be the greatest and most influential scientist who ever lived. Scientific REV -
John Locke
John Locke (1632-1704)
An English philosopher and physician. Regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers. Considered one of the first of the British empiricists -
Voltaire
Voltaire (1694-1778)
French historian and philosopher. Early supporter of the freedoms of religion and trade, and the separation of church and state. -
Seven's Years War
Prussian king Frederick the Great begins seven years’ war against Austria. The Seven Years War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, officially begins when England declares war on France. However, fighting and skirmishes between England and France had been going on in North America for years. Monarchs -
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Austrian composer. Best known for his extraordinary talent at a very young age. Scientific REV -
Ludvig Van Beethoven
Ludvig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
German pianist and composer. A known figure in the transformation of Romantic to Classical music.
