The Renaissance

By BrooklynG11349@mnpsk12.org
  • May 2, 1440

    Gutenburg invents printer press

    Gutenburg invents printer press
    Gutenburg didn't really invent the the printer press. The printer press he used was a motified lithograph. What he invented was mobile type, which sped up up the process of setting up the printer press.
  • Jan 1, 1477

    Michelangelo starts the Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo starts the Sistine Chapel
    The large paiting took 3 years. Michelangelo made a big cornerstone in the Renaissance.
  • Oct 30, 1485

    Henry VII becomes king of England (house of Tudor)

    Henry VII becomes king of England (house of Tudor)
    Henry Tudor became King of England at all is somewhat a Miracle. His claim to the English throne was tenuous at best. His father was a Welshman of Welsh royal lineage, but that was not too important as far as his claim to the English
  • May 4, 1492

    Columbus discovers America

    Columbus discovers America
    He took his 3 ships- Nina, Pinita, and Santa Monica out of Spanish port. On October 10th he told his crew that if they didn't find land in 2 days they would go home. The next day they found land.
  • Jan 1, 1495

    DaVinci paints The Last Supper

    DaVinci paints The Last Supper
    The Duke asked DaVinci to create a religious painting about jesus and the Apostles at the last supper. It took him 3 years. He did it and it was best for financial reasons.
  • Jan 1, 1501

    Michelangelo starts The David

    Michelangelo starts The David
    In 1501 Michelangelo was working on the 17 ft tall David. It was made out of an abandoned piece of marble. David is based on a bible story about the boy ( David ) that slayed the giant Goliath.
  • Apr 15, 1509

    Henry VIII becomes King of England

    Henry VIII becomes King of England
    Henry VIII became king of England after Henry VI died in 1509. He was known for hunting and dancing, And since he was new to the ruling thing he let Thomas Wolsey rule for him.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther posts 95 Theses

    Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
    at the age of 33 Martin Luther posted theses on the door of the Castle church. It then became the bulletin board for evry announcements.

  • Shakespeare builds The Globe Theater

    Shakespeare builds The Globe Theater
    The Globe Theater as built by Shakespears play company. The original globe was the Elizabeth theater. The Globe was owned by many actors.

  • Lorenzo de Medici (head of Florece)

    Lorenzo de Medici (head of Florece)
    When Perio died 2 days later Lorenzo at the age of 20 was asked by delegation of citizens to control the state. He agreed to do it just like his father and grandfather.