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Apr 12, 1300
Florence was home to some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the Renaissance.
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Apr 13, 1300
The Renaissance began in Italy.
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Apr 12, 1436
The dome of Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore was finished in 1436
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Apr 12, 1450
A German named Johannes Gutenberg dramatically improved on existing printing methods.
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Apr 13, 1500
The Renaissance got its namefrom a rebirth of interest in cassical art and learning.
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Apr 12, 1504
Michelangelo completes his sculpture David.
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Apr 12, 1517
Martin Luther posts his Ninety-Five Theses on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, an act that leads to the Reformation.
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Apr 12, 1525
William Tyndale translates the Bible into English.
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Apr 12, 1545
In response to the Reformation, the Council of Trent reaffirms Catholic beliefs and teachings.
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Florence is ruled by Lorenzo de Medici.