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Jan 1, 1440
Invention of the Printing Press
The printing press invented by the German Johannes Gutenburg. Which has the ability to to place ink and words upon a paper or cloth. Which gave the ability to reproduce books at a rapid speed since before books were written by hand. In fact, a Renaissance printing press could make 3600 pages a day. -
Period: Jan 1, 1440 to
Northern Renaissance
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Jul 17, 1453
Hundred Year War Ends
The Hundred Year War , a war between the House of Valois of France and the House of Plantagenet of England. Where the Valois was claiming the french throne, while the Plantagenet was claiming the English and French throne. Starting with the Battle of Cadsand in 1337 and ending with the Battle of Castillon.Where Jean Bureau of France defeats Talbot of England, to end the Hundred Years' War. -
Jan 1, 1455
Gutenberg Bible is Printed
The Gutenberg Bible (also known as the 42- line Bible) was first printed with a movable type printing press made by Johannes Gutenberg, in Mainz, Germany, in the 1450s. Where he printed an editio of the Vulgate. The Gutenberg Bible is probably the most valuable books in the world with only 21 complete copies still in existence. -
Feb 22, 1495
Charles the VII invades Italy
Charles the VII ( (30 June 1470 – 7 April 1489) , entering Italy with 25,000 men. Invading and taking Florence and Naples (February 22, 1495). Overing throwing Alfonso of Naples and crowned King of Naples. Thought by Savonarola that Charles was to fix the corruption of Florence. Though italians formed the anti-French coalition, the League of Venice. At Fornovo in July 1495, the League defeated Charles, despite losing 2,000 men to his 1,000. -
Jan 1, 1509
Desiderius Erasmus writes " In Praise of Folly "
In Praise of Folly" an essay written in 1509 by Desiderius Erasmus (born in Rotterdam) and first printed in 1511. A essay where he got his inspiration from "De Triumpho Stultitiae", written by an Italian humanist named Faustino Perisauli, born in Tredozio. " In Praise of Folly " is considered one of the best works of the Renaissance and one of the catalysts of the Protestant Reformation. -
Jan 1, 1516
Thomas More writes "Utopia"
Thomas More, an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and Renaissance humanist, wrote the fictional novel "Utopia" in 1516. "Utopia" is a fictional piece of work about a fictional island society, its religious, social and political customs. -
Nov 17, 1558
Queen Elizabeth I's Rule of England
Queen Elizbeth I (1558-1603), queen of England and Ireland at the time. Daughter of Henry VII and Anne Boleyn (executed after two years of Elizabeth birth.) Making Elizabeth was out of succesion. Her half brother, Edward VI, trying to make Lady Jane Grey put into succession but didn't. Elizabeth had her executed, because of suspicions. After Elizabeth used good counsel and made the Church of England. Also known as the Elizabethan era, famous above all for English drama like William Shakespeare. -
Apr 26, 1564
William Shakespeare born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Retired in 1613, returning to Stratford-upon - Avon, where he lived for three more years before passing away on April 23, 1616. -
William Shakespeare lives in London, England
William Shakespeare living in London, England during 1585-1592, was the finest period of his career. In London, William worked as an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. Where he his works such as "Tiger's Heart", prospered. Also such as his dramatic works that were published into " First Folio" by some of his colleagues but then later on was credited to him. Where in 1613, retired and died in 1616 in his hometown. -
Death of Elizabeth I
The queen of England, Queen Elizabeth the first, died on March 24, 1603, in the Richmond Palace, between two and three o'clock. After going into severe depression, after some of her close friends such as Catherine and Lady Knollys. Killing her of grief and sickness in 1603.
