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Apr 6, 1341
Francesco Petrarch is Crowned Poet Laureate
his philosophy of humanism helped stir up the mental growth and achievements of the Renaissance. Many historians believe this date as the start of the Renaissance era. -
Jan 1, 1420
The Papacy Returns to Rome
When the Papacy returned to Rome, it brough with it the status, and the money needed to rebuild the city. -
Jan 14, 1429
Cosimo de Medici Takes Over his Father's Business
Cosimo de Medici became in charge of the bank after his father dies, using his economic power (money) to strengthen his political power. in five years he rules the city, no questions asked. -
Jan 14, 1447
Pope Nicholas V Ascends to the Throne
Pope Nicholas V decides to turn Rome into a Renaissance city, inspired many projects and promoted the arts.. -
Jan 14, 1453
Constantinople Falls
The revolve of the Byzantine Empire, falls to the Ottoman Turks, triggering a mass departure of Greek people and works of art and literature. transfered to italia -
Jan 15, 1488
Bartholomew Diaz
Discovered the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)
Proved that ships could reach Asia by sailing around Africa -
Jan 15, 1492
discovery of the New World
single most important even in the age of discovery. Christopher columbus accidentally found it, Helped pave the way for new explorers -
Jan 15, 1493
Columbian Exchange
brought nearly 1,200 settlers into the new world, and many more thins. -
Jan 15, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas
gave Portugal control of Brazil & Spain got the rest of South America -
Jan 15, 1497
Vasco da Gama
First to find a water route to Asia ,first to round the tip of Africa to India -
Jan 14, 1513
Niccolo Machiavelli Publishes The Prince
Often considered the most influential political book of all time, The Prince shapes the argument that "it is better for a ruler to be feared than loved." -
Jan 15, 1517
The Reformation Movement Begins
Martin Luthers 95 Theses get posted on the door of a church in Wittenburg, Germany, instigating a movement which caused an enormous devide in the Roman Catholic Church. -
Jan 15, 1519
Ferdinand Magellan
Reached a narrow passageway at the southern tip of South America. Named the Strait of Magellan -
May 2, 1519
Leonardo da Vinci Dies Leonardo,
perhaps the most extraordinary individual of the Renaissance, dies in France, was an incredible painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist. -
Jan 15, 1521
Hernan Cortes conquered Aztecs
helped colonize cuba -
Jan 15, 1521
voyage of magellan
circled the globe. Proved the world was round and larger than anyone thought, also proved the oceans were connected -
May 26, 1523
1523: Pope Clement VII Ascends to the Throne
Pope Clement VII takes over in harsh times, after Pope Leo X. He soon proves himself an inept politician, and his lack of judgement lead to the sack of Rome. -
May 6, 1527
The Sack of Rome
the imperial army invades the city of Rome, taking over it in about twelve hours. "The sack of Rome" is credited the beginning of the end for Renaissance Italy. -
Jan 15, 1533
Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca in 1533
ended 300 years of Inca civilization -
Nov 15, 1554
Revival of the Heresy Acts restored the death penalty for those that denied the principles of Catholicism.
300 + people would be executed during Mary's reign, mostly by burning at the stake. -
Jan 15, 1558
Elizabeth I crowned queen
last occasion on which the Latin service was used -
Jan 15, 1558
Act of Supremacy confirmed Elizabeth as Head of the Church of England and abolished the authority of the Pope in England.
it was the final break they had with the Roman church -
Mary, Queen of Scots is executed
was planning to assassinate Elizabeth. found guilty -
Irish Rebellion led by Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
the rebellion was unsuccessful ,it was the last step in taking control of Ireland by the English. -
James VI of Scotland crowned King of England
created the kingdom of Great Britain. -
King James Bible first published and used throughout the English speaking world
The translation is widely considered a towering achievement in English literature -
smallpox epidemic
killed mass amount of native american population -
English Civil War breaks out
brought out issues largely centered on the Church of England's being seen as too Catholic -
Restoration of King Charles II
the first monarch to rule after the English Restoration. -
Glorious Revolution
was the overthrow of King James II of England