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1250
Inquision
It can mean multiple things, an ecclesiastical tribunal,
the institution of the Catholic Church for combating heresy,
a number of historical expurgation movements against heresy (orchestrated by the Catholic Church or a Catholic state), or
the trial of an individual accused of heresy. -
Period: Jul 20, 1304 to Jul 18, 1374
Petrarch
He was an Italian scholar and poet during the early Italian Renaissance who was one of the earliest humanists. Petrarch's rediscovery of Cicero's letters is often credited with initiating the 14th-century Italian Renaissance and the founding of Renaissance humanism. In the 16th century, Pietro Bembo created the model for the modern Italian language based on Petrarch's works, as well as those of Giovanni Boccaccio. -
1400
Humanism
humanitas is commonly used as a synonym for philanthropy – or kindness and benevolence toward one's fellow human beings. during the Italian Renaissance, Gellius became a favorite author. Humanism began to refer to an ethical philosophy centered on humankind, without attention to the transcendent or supernatural during the French Revolution. -
Period: 1400 to Mar 3, 1468
Johannes Gutenberg
He was a German writer, publisher, and inventor. He brought printing over to Europe, by making the printing press. He made copies of the Gutenberg Bible, and made use of oil as an ink. He made literacy more common to the average person. -
Period: Jan 1, 1449 to Apr 8, 1492
Lorenzo de' Medici
Lorenzo was one of the wealthiest people in Florence. He paid money for art on his property, showing his wealth. Some of the artists are the most well known artists ever. On Easter Sunday, him and his brother were attacked, where his brother died and Lorenzo got away with minor scrapes. -
1450
Printing Revolution
The printing press was created in about 1450, making books so common, causing people to want to read. The Gutenberg Bible was also created around this time to inform everyone that The Church wasn't telling the truth and was lying to them to get extra money. It first started with wood press to movable press to the now printers. -
Period: Apr 15, 1452 to May 2, 1519
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci, commonly referred to as Leonardo, from Vinci. He invented a lot of stuff, he painted, and also he studied literature. Some of his most well known stuff was his concept for the flying machine, the Mona Lisa, and The Last Supper -
Period: Mar 6, 1475 to Feb 18, 1564
Michelangelo
He was an Italian sculptor, architect, and a poet. HE was rivals with Leonardo da Vinci, and was known as a Renaissance Man. He is the one who painted the roof of the Sistine Chapel. He was known as The Divine One during his lifetime. -
Period: Apr 6, 1483 to Apr 6, 1520
Raphael
Raphael was an artist and an architect, even though he died young, he had lots of work done. His work was very clear to decipher. His most known work was The School of Athens. He also drew a self portrait of himself too. -
Period: Nov 10, 1483 to Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther
He single handedly broke up the church into multiple churches. He also is known for the 95 Thesis. He also taught that you cant pay your way into heaven, but do good deeds. -
Period: Jun 28, 1491 to Jan 28, 1547
King Henry The VIII
He was born on June 28th 1491, died January 8th and had 6 wives, 2 divorced, 2 beheaded, 1 died of natural causes and one was left widowed. He was most known for strengthening his Navy. He also is known for starting the English Reformation. -
Period: Jul 10, 1509 to May 27, 1564
John Calvin
He was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, aspects of which include the doctrines of predestination and of the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation. -
1524
Sale of indulgences
In the Roman Catholic Church, an indulgence is "a way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for sins". It may reduce the "temporal punishment for sin" after death. Its the way the church got money, charging people to get rid of their sins. -
Period: Sep 7, 1533 to
Elizabeth I
She was called the Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the last of the five monarchs of the House of Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry The VIII and his second wife. She was also known for her virginity. She was also the queen after her half sister passed away. -
Period: Jan 22, 1561 to
Francis Bacon
He was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. His works are credited with developing the scientific method and remained influential through the scientific revolution. Bacon has been called the father of empiricism.[6] His works argued for the possibility of scientific knowledge based only upon inductive reasoning and careful observation of events in nature. -
Period: Feb 15, 1564 to
Galileo
Galileo is probably the most important person ever. He studied astronomy, physics, and engineering. He studied speed, velocity, and gravity. He also worked with pendulums and hydrostatic balance. He observed the four largest satellites of Jupiter, the observation of Saturn's rings, and the analysis of sunspots. -
Period: Apr 26, 1564 to
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare has done a number of plays and writings, 39 to be exact. He added over 1,000 words to the English language. He also has been studied and his plays are astronomical, they changed the English language so much. -
Heliocentric Theory
This is a model of the planets, starting with people thinking the earth was the center of the solar system. After that they realized the sun was the center and all the planets revolved around it. After that they finally realized that our solar system wasn't the only one. -
Scientific method
It involves formulating hypotheses, via induction, based on such observations; experimental and measurement-based testing of deductions drawn from the hypotheses; and elimination of the hypotheses based on the experimental findings -
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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton is known as a natural philosopher, and is known as one of the most influential scientists ever. He is known for basically explaining gravity and making the laws of motion. He also created the first reflecting telescope. He is also known for laying the foundation for mechanics.