Renaissance

  • 1265

    Italian Philosopher and Writer Dante

    Best known for Divine Comedy which is actually a tragedy
  • Period: 1300 to

    Renaissance

  • 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