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1265
Italian Philosopher and Writer Dante
Best known for Divine Comedy which is actually a tragedy -
Period: 1300 to
Renaissance
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1346
The Black Death Started
Followed the trade routes and was spread by fleas and rats -
1353
The Black Death Ended
Lasted 7 years
Passed along by rats on fleas
75-200 million people died
50%-60% of the population died
took 200 years to repopulate europe -
1450
Medici Family Ruled
The most powerful family in Forence for 100 years. -
1450
Invention of the Printing Press
It was created by Joannes Gutenberg -
1460
First German Bible Printed
It was the first book that was printed using the new printing press -
1469
Italian Philosopher and Political Writer Machivelli
Best known as and for The Prince -
1493
Sforza Conquered
In Milan Italy
crossroads of trade, francesco sforza conquers using mercendaries -
1509
John Clavin created his own religion
Converts to protestantism at the age of 25
believed the catholic church had fallen ar from the origional church
predestination -
1564
English Playwriter Shakespeare
HIs plays are still preformed for this day
famous for many works,
Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet