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Jul 20, 1304
Petrarch
Petrarch was an Italian poet and humanist. He is famous for his Canzoniere. It is a poem about a women named Laura who he loves but cannot be with. -
Jul 19, 1374
Humanism
Humanism is a way of thought attaching importance to human. The meaning of the term has fluctuated. Francesco Petrarca first introduced Humanism. -
Apr 15, 1446
Perspective
Perspective is the art of drawing objects to give an impression as to how far or close something is. The first perspective picture known was painted by Brunelleschi in the 1400's. It inspired later painters to use it as well. -
Jan 1, 1449
Lorenzo de'Medici
Lorenzo was an Italian statesman. He was the most powerful patron of the Renaissance. He ruled Florence for about 20 years. -
Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci was a famous artist who painted multiple paintings like the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Vitruvian Man. -
May 3, 1469
Machiavelli
Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat and writer. He coined the term Machiavellian, which means that a person considers their goals to be important and any way to get to those goals works. He wrote The Prince in 1513. He died on June 21, 1527. -
Feb 19, 1473
Copernicus
Copernicus was a mathematician and an astronomer. He modeled the Sun at the center of the universe. He had his own tower where he worked in Frombork. -
Mar 6, 1475
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a famous painter and sculptor. He sculpted the David of Michelangelo and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling. He died on February 18,1564 at the age of 89. -
Apr 6, 1483
Raphael
Raphael was an Italian painter and artist in the Renaissance. He is best known for his work in the Vatican. He put realistic emotions in his paintings, inspiring many other artist. He lived to 37, dying on his birthday on April 6, 1520. -
Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a professor, composer, monk, and priest. He rejected several teachings of the church. One of them was the view of indulgences. Those who believe in his teachings are called Lutherans. -
Jul 12, 1536
Erasmus
Erasmus was a philosopher and scholar. He is considered the best scholar. He wrote in pure latin style. -
Jan 22, 1561
Francis Bacon
Francis was an English philosopher and statesman. He is known for developing the scientific method. One of his famous quotes is, "Knowledge is power". -
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was a famous playwright and poet. He wrote the works of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello. He died on April 23, 1616. -
Scientific Method
The scientific method was made by Francis Bacon. It is a process consisting of experiments, hypothesis, and analysis. -
Isaac Newton
Newton was an English mathematician and astronomer. He discovered Newtons Laws of Motion. He is known as one of the most influential scientists of all time.
