Renaissance Timeline

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  • Period: 1300 to 1350

    The beginning of the Renaissance

    The renaissance began because of cultural, and economic changes in Europe.
  • Period: 1346 to 1353

    Black Death

    This infection/disease was passed by rat's fleas. 50% of the population of Europe died from it.
  • 1450

    The Printing Press

    The Printing Press
    The printing press was invented. The bible in German was the first thing to be printed.
  • Period: 1452 to 1519

    Leonardo Da Vinci

    A well know artist of the Renaissance time period.
  • 1508

    Michelangelo-Chapel

    Michelangelo-Chapel
    A well known sculptor and artist during the renaissance. He is most known because of the chapel he had painted then.
  • 1513

    Machiavelli-The Prince

    Machiavelli-The Prince
    A well known political writer, and philosopher wrote the Prince.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther-95 Thesis

    Martin Luther-95 Thesis
    Martin Luther on this day, posted a 95 thesis on how he believes the church is untrue, which began Lutheranism.
  • Period: 1564 to

    Shakespeare

    A well known writer for plays full of comedy, and tragedy.