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1393
Johan Gutenberg
Johan Gutenberg was seen and known as a Renaissance man due to his invention known as the printing press. This invention caused a faster spread of discoveries. This invention was also what split the catholic church. -
1400
Humanism
Humanism was an educational movement. It brought more focus towards art, philosophy, poetry, and other creativity. It was pushed for scholars to learn about. -
1415
Perspective
Perspective allowed people to create more realistic art. It made far away objects seem much smaller. It was credited to Filippo Brunelleschi for the idea. -
1440
Printing
The printing press was invented by Johan Gutenberg. It was a grand invention as it led to more people having access to reading and learning. It also led to books being made faster. -
Jan 1, 1449
Lorenzo de'Medici
Lorenzo was a poet. He had training in humanism and art from tutors. He achieved accomplishments in hunting and other activities as well. -
1450
Scientific Method
The scientists of the Renaissance adopted Francis Bacon's system using the scientific method. It relied on observations and hypothesis to prove their claims. This led to discoveries of astronomy and matter. -
1452
Leonardo da Vinci
Due to his strengths in art, Leonardo was a renaissance man. Not just his art but also his work in being a scientist and inventor pushed it out there for him to be a renaissance man. With being the scientist he was, it also led to him being a role model when it comes to the scientific method in different aspects of life. -
Mar 6, 1475
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was considered a renaissance man thanks to his creative strengths. He had mastered ranges in artistic ability. He was also defined as an archetypal type of a renaissance man. -
1478
Thomas More
Thomas More was a Renaissance man through theology and humanism. An addition is his fields of work and studies. He was loyal to the church and philosophy. -
Apr 6, 1483
Raphael
Raphael was considered a renaissance man due to his painting skills. He was considered as one of the greatest and most talented painters during the renaissance. In his work there was noticeable form and composition as well. -
1509
Henry VIII
He was the father of the English Reform. He had been educated by those who traveled to Italy during the Renaissance. He embraced the ideas and arts that came from the Renaissance. -
1513
Machiavelli
Machiavelli was a political philosopher during the time of the renaissance. He made a book known as 'The Prince' which was a large contribution during the renaissance. Machiavelli mentioned the maintenance of power and the roles leaders and acquisition play. -
1515
Heliocentric Theory
The Heliocentric Theory was came up by an astronomer known as Nicolaus Copernicus. It is a system about how the planets orbit the sun. Also including how planets turn on their own axis. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther
Marten Luther wrote the 95 theses. He created Lutheranism. Lastly, he caused the split of the Catholic Church. -
1531
Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola was a priest and theologian. He founded the Jesuit order in 1534. He was an influential figure when it came to the Counter-Reformation. -
1534
Pope Paul III
Pope Paul III was a patron and supporter of the arts. He restored the University of Rome. He also favored theologians and canonists. -
Dec 13, 1544
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was the Roman Catholic response to the challenges of the Protestant Reformation. It defined Catholic doctrine. Also it made large decree with self-reformation. -
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was a Renaissance man due to his writings. He created 37 plays and added roughly 1,700 words to the English language. He explored the ideals of the Renaissance.