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Jan 1, 1408
First sculpture of David
In 1408, David was sculpted in Cathedral of Florence as one of the 12 statues of prophets by Donatello, one of the early Italian Sculptors. -
Jan 1, 1475
Literature: "La Giostra" written by Angelo Poliziano
The work was about Giuliano de' Medici (ruler of Florence)'s victory in a tournament. -
Jan 1, 1485
English Renaissance starts
The english renaissance is said to have started 1485 when the Wars of roses ended and the Tudor Dynasty took the throne. -
Sep 12, 1500
"Greensleeves" created in English Music
Greensleeves sampleThis is a famous love song in the Renaissance in England. It is the most familiar tune to this day. It can be arranged in many different ways, as long as the singer, male or female, has a sonorous sound it was enjoyed by all. -
Jan 1, 1503
Leonardo Davinci begins Monalisa
Leonardo Davinci starts the painting called Monalisa, which would eventualy turn out to be one of the greatest painting. -
Jan 1, 1511
Creation of Adam
Michelangelo paints 'Creation of Adam' in the Sistine Chapel cieling. -
Jan 1, 1513
Literature: "The Prince" prose written by Niccolò Machiavelli
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Jan 1, 1516
Literature: "Utopia" prose written by Thomas More
It is a narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther posts his ninety-five theses on a church door in Wittenburg, Germany, beginning the Protestant Reformation
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Jan 1, 1533
The Ambassadors
'The Ambassadors', by Hans Holbein is one of the most famous painting during the English Renaissance for its perspective painting and illusion. -
Jan 1, 1534
With the Supremacy Act, Henry VIII proclaims himself head of Church of England
King Henry VIII was most infamous for his six wives, but his reign was actually rather benign and peaceful. He's notable for the separation of church and state, although his actions were because he wasn't allowed to divorce his wife. -
Sep 12, 1543
English composer William Byrd is born
Prominent English Copmoser and Poet born. Some major works include "Songs of Sundance Natures"
He was a sole holder of the publishing monopoly which had been awarded jointly to Byrd and Thomas Tallis (his teacher) -
Sep 12, 1550
First Music Setting of English Liturgy created
John Marbcek composed "The Booke of Common Praier Noted" which was the first musical setting of English Liturgy -
Sep 12, 1553
Modern Form of Violin Begins to Develop
Although emerged from Northern Italy, the Violin played a crucial role in the musical time period from the Renaissance to this day. -
Jan 1, 1558
English navy defeats Spanish Armada
With the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Britian became the strongest naval power in the world. It brought about great nationalism and inspiration in the people. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes queen of England
Elizabeth brought prosperity and growth to England despite threats from foreign powers. Her reign in fact is considered one of England's most notable periods, dubbed the Elizabethan or Golden Age. -
Jan 1, 1564
Construction of burghley house end
The consstruction of Burghley House, considered to be the greatest Elizabethan house, ends in 1564. -
Literature: "Romeo and Juliet" play by Shakespeare first performed
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Emergence of the Recorder
The Recorder (also called flute-a bec) becomes popular in England -
Literature: "Don Quixote Part I" prose written by Cervantes gets published
The novel follows the adventures of Alonso Quijano, a hidalgo who reads too many chivalric novels and sets out to revive chivalry under the name of Don Quixote. -
Literature: "King Lear" and "Macbeth" plays written by Shakespeare
King Lear is a tragedy about the main character who descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. Macbeth is a tragedy about the corroding effects produced when its protagonist, the Scottish lord Macbeth, chooses evil as the way to fulfill his ambition for power -
Whitehall Banqueting House Opens
It is one of the most important piece of English architecture as it is one most grandest of the banqueting house in England. The sponsor of this banqueting hall was King Charles I of England.
In the cieling of this banqueting house is the famous painting of the well know artist Rubens. -
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English Civil Wars are fought
The English Civil Wars involved the fighting between King Charles I's supporters and the Parliament's supporters. The wars established the precedent that the king cannot rule without Parliament's consent. -
Monarchy is restored with Charles II
His ascension to the throne marked the restoration of the monarchy after the beheading of King Charles I.
