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Apr 6, 1341
Francesco Petrarch is Crowned Poet Laureate
This is cited by many romans as the begining of the Renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1420
The Papacy Returns to Rome
The Papacy was located in Avignon and then moved back to Rome. -
Jan 1, 1440
Invention of the Printing Press
This invention made it easy for people al over the world to know whats going on in the world. It also made it easier to make copies of things. -
Jan 1, 1453
Constantinople Falls
The center of the Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottoman Turks. -
Jan 1, 1471
Sixtus IV Becomes Pope
He baecame the pope from 1471 to 1484. -
Jan 1, 1494
Ludovico Sforza Permits the French Invasion of Italy
He attempts to weaken his enemy but fails. -
Jan 1, 1517
The Reformation Movement Begins
Martin Luther posted his 95 Thesis on the door of a church in Wittenburg, Germany. -
May 2, 1519
Leonardo da Vinci Dies
The very famous Leonardo da Vinci dies. -
May 6, 1527
The Sack of Rome
The Sack of Rome was considered the end of the Renaissance. -
Death of Elizabeth I
When she died, the Tudor Dynasty came to an end and the throne was passed to James VI of Scottland.