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1400
Humanism
Humanism is intellectual and cultural movement, which focuses on the values, capacities, and worth of ones self. Humanism also promoted study of the literature, art, and civilization of the Greeks and Romans. This event is important because it helped emphasized human potential. -
1436
Printing Revolution
The Printing revolution was invented in the mid-15th century, and had a great effect on Europe. Information was accessible to more people because the printing press. The revolution increased knowledge and literacy in many social classes. -
Jan 1, 1449
Lorenzo de'Medici
Lorenzo de'Medici was an Italian statesman and the ruler of the Florentine Republic. Lorenzo de'Medici was a big sponsor to the arts. Also he was one of the most powerful and enthusiastic patron during the renaissance. He was an important figure because he allowed the artists and writers to flourish under his wing. -
Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was known as an inventor, artist, scientist, and many more. He is also considered one of the greatest painters of all time. Leonardo did not publish any of his findings. Although hi is known as one of the most diversely talented individuals to live. -
1466
Erasmus
Erasmus was a classical scholar during the renaissance. He helped translate the New Testament into Latin and Greek editions. Erasmus was important because he stayed with the Catholic Church and wanted to help reforming the Church and its clerics' abuses. -
Feb 3, 1468
Johan Gutenberg
Johan Gutenberg was a German blacksmith and goldsmith who introduced printing to Europe. This played a huge role in the development of the renaissance and reformation. Johan Gutenberg was important because he brought mass printing to Europe developing knowledge and literacy to many social classes. -
Feb 29, 1468
Pope Paul III
Pope Paul III convened the Council of Trent in 1545. Also he was a huge patron of the arts. Pope Paul III was important because of his call of the Council of Trent which is Roman Catholic Church's most important ecumenical councils. -
May 3, 1469
Machiavelli
Machiavelli was an Italian politician, historian, philosopher, humanist, and writer of the Renaissance period. He is the writer of "The Prince" which many believed was teaching evil. While he was some what disliked he provided many texts and writings about politics. -
Feb 19, 1473
Copernicus
Copernicus was a renaissance mathematician and astronomer who created a model of the universe. This was known as a heliocentric model of the universe where the sun is the center instead of earth. Copernicus is important because he made an important contribution to the Scientific Revolution. -
Mar 6, 1475
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet during the renaissance. Two of his best knows works are the sculptures the Pietà and David. He is also famous for the paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo was importantly one of the most influential and talented artists of his time. -
Feb 7, 1478
Thomas More
Thomas More was a humanist, lawyer, and author of the renaissance. Thomas More opposed the Protestant Reformation and the King's separation. He was an important martyr in the name of the Catholic church, he died on behalf of not following the king with separation. -
1483
Raphael
Raphael was an Italian painter and architect during the renaissance. His best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. Raphael importantly worked for two Popes and high associates for the last twelve years of his life. -
Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German professor of theology, priest, monk, and figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther rejected many teachings and ideals of the Roman Catholic church. Martin Luther's most important role was that of the Protestant Reformation, he began a start of religious freedom. -
Jul 2, 1489
Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer was a leader of the English reformation and was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. He died a martyr for the principles of the English Reformation under the rule of Mary I. Cranmer most importantly wrote and compiled the first two editions of the "Book of Common Prayer". -
Jun 28, 1491
Henry VIII
Henry VIII was the King of England and the second Tudor monarch. Henry VIII was a great ruler, but he started to become obese and develop bad health. He has had six marriages during his live time, but most importantly his first one inspired him to break away from the Catholic church so he could divorce. -
Jul 10, 1509
John Calvin
John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor and reformer during the Protestant Reformation. John Calvin was origionally a humanist lawyer and broke away from the church around 1530. He was an important principal figure in the development of the christian theology called Calvinism. -
1517
Sale of Indulgences
Sale of Indulgences, was a payment to the Catholic Church that purchased exemptions for some types of sin. They could be purchased for yourself or loved ones already dead. This was an unfair sale to the poor, because they could not afford them but felt pressured that they needed them. They most importantly could have inspired the Protestant Reformation. -
Sep 7, 1533
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth was the last monarch of the House of Tudor, she depended on ruling with a group of good advisers. One of Elizabeth's first orders is the establishment of an English Protestant church. She was importantly remembered for how cautiously she ran her government and the flexibility of religion. -
1543
Heliocentric Theory
The Heliocentric Theory was first proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. This Theory presented that the universe was sun centered. This is important because many other astronomers and scientists go on to study and back up this theory. -
1545
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was convened by Pope Paul III. It was prompted by that of the Protestant Reformation. Most importantly it is described as the embodiment of the Counter-Reformation. -
Jan 22, 1561
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, scientist, jurist, and author. Even after his death he still remained very influential with his work and studies. Most importantly Bacon is known as the father of the Scientific Method. -
Feb 15, 1564
Galileo
Galileo was an Italian polymath, he is and essential figure in the transfer of philosophy and science. Galileo believed in a heliocentric universe. He is known as the "Father of science" and has many works dealing with astronomy, physics, engineering, philosophy, and mathematics. -
Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor and is also regarded as the greatest English writer of all time. He has approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. He is most importantly known for the words and ideas that he developed in the English language. -
1573
Scientific Method
Scientific Method is the body of techniques or directions for acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. The father of the Scientific Method is Francis Bacon. Most importantly is that it has been used and added to by many great scientists. -
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. He shares credit in the development of calculus and has made path breaking contributions to optics. Most importantly Isaac Newton formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
