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1232
Inquisition
An ecclesiastical tribunal established by Pope Gregory IX for the suppression of heresy. They were predominant in Northern Italy and Southern France. Known for their cruel torture and burning people at the stake. -
1304
Petrarch
Petrarch was an Italian scholar and poet in Renaissance Italy. He was one of the first humanists. He is best known for the Iyric poetry of his Canzoniere and is considered one of the greatest love poets of world literature. -
1400
Humanism
Philosophical stance that values human lives and importance. Humans are valued both individually and collectively. Prefers critical thinking and evidence over superstition -
1440
Printing Revolution
After Johannes Guttenberg created the printing press, the access to books became much easier. Intelligence of people went up. The bible was also created to be read in the vernacular, lessening corruption in the church. -
1452
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci was a renaissance artist, he sculpted, painted, and had diaries of inventions and ideas. Some works he's most known for are "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper". He was a brilliant man, known as a perfect "Renaissance Man". -
1466
Erasmus
Erasmus was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. Defined humanist movement in Northern Europe. Author of many books, such as "The Praise of Folly". -
1469
Machiavelli
Machiavelli was a Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, humanist, and writer of the Renaissance period. He is best known for writing "The Prince". "The Prince" was about how to rise to power in politics. -
Feb 19, 1473
Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance- and Reformation-era mathematician and astronomer. Created idea of the heliocentric theory. Theory that the Earth revolves around the sun. -
1475
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the renaissance. He's known most commonly for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David. Regarded as one of the best artists of the renaissance. -
Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther
Martin Luther revolted against the churches corruption. He nailed a list of complaints to the door of the church. Creator of Lutheranism. -
Jun 28, 1491
Henry VIII
King of England, had six wives. Broke away from the Catholic Church to divorce his first wife. King Henry VIII suffered many diseases and injuries throughout his life. -
Sep 7, 1503
Elizabeth I of England
Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last monarch of the Tudor family. Reunited protestant religions and Christianity. -
Jul 10, 1509
John Calvin
John Calvin was an influential French theologian, pastor and reformer during the Protestant Reformation. Created Calvinism. Calvinists are the first group to come to America. -
1517
Sale of indulgences
The sale of indulgences was a scheme by the Church to make money. If you bough indulgences, it lessened your time in purgatory. Martin Luther called out the Church for these exploits, making him an enemy of the Church. -
1520
Raphael
Raphael was an Italian painter and architect. His work is admired for its clarity of form, and ease of composition. He's known as one of the best artists of the renaissance. -
1543
Heliocentric Theory
Theory that the Earth revolves around the sun. Ideas created by Copernicus, and later added to by Galileo. The Church disagreed with this theory, making Galileo a heretic. -
1564
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He created any words for the English language. Many of his plays are still read and studied today. -
Scientific Method
Bases for experiments and theories. Come up with a hypothesis, gather evidence, and test it. Created by Francis Bacon, but influenced by Galileo. -
Galileo
Galileo was an Italian polymath. Created the first practical telescope. Galileo was a huge influence from scientific renaissance to the scientific revolution. -
Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Recognized as one of the most influential figures in science. Discovered multiple scientific laws for physics.
