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1265
dante
he was an italian philosopher and writer.
Known for the Divine comedy. -
1300
started in northern italy.
return of soldiers from crusades,
increase in food production,
population increase,
economics improves,
increase in trade, and
renewed interest in knowledge -
1300
Milan was conquered by Francesco Sforza.
He did it using mercenaries, a purchased army. -
1346
the black death came around
passed along by rat fleas. 50-60% of the population died. -
1353
the black death started to die of
it took 200 years to repopulate. -
1469
machiavelli
italian philosopher and political writer.
best known for The Prince. -
1509
john calvin
converted to protestanism at age 25.
predestination.
made a government based off of church believes -
1517
reformation of the church
problems arouse in the church.
christian humanism. -
1517
martin luther wrote the 95 thesis
after he was excommunicated from the church he wrote 95 problems that he had with it and posted it on the church doors. -
1564
shakespeare
english playwrite.
his playes are still preformed today.