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Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
Middle Ages Timeline
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Oct 21, 1553
Michael Servetus was burned at the stake
Michael Servetu denied the Trinity, therefore he was burned at the stake by Calvin in Geneva. -
Apr 24, 1558
Mary Queen of Scots was married
Mary Qeen of Scots maries the Dauphin of france at the age of 15 -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth I of England becomes Queen of England
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Mar 1, 1562
Beginning of the wars of religion in France
The French wars of religion started at this time. They wre between Catholics and Protestants. -
Feb 15, 1564
Birth of Galileo
Galileo was born on this day. He was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher. -
Feb 18, 1564
Death of Michelangelo
Michelangelo deid this year. He was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet and engineer. -
Apr 26, 1564
Birth of William Shakespeare
His birth date was unknown but he was baptised on this day. He is an English Poet and Playwriter -
Jan 1, 1565
Pencil
The Pencil is invented -
Jul 31, 1566
King James IV
King James IV was born -
Jan 1, 1568
Medical Book
First Scotish medical book -
Jan 1, 1570
First Map of Scotland
First map of scotland was made -
Jan 1, 1577
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake set out around the world -
Jan 1, 1582
Gregorian Calander
Pope Gregory XIII instuitutes the Gregorian Calander -
Jan 1, 1582
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh University founded -
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots beheaded -
King Charles I is Born
