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The Rennisance and Restoration Period

By SabrinaRainzi
  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to

    The rennaissance period

  • May 30, 1431

    Joan of Arc(social)

    Joan of Arc(social)
    Joan of Arc burnt at stake in Rouen for the crime of heresy. She pledged her alligence to Charles VII to reclaim France.
  • Jan 18, 1486

    Landcaster and York Houses are United (political)

    Landcaster and York Houses are United (political)
    Henry VII (Tudor) married Elizabeth of York uniting houses of York and Lancaster. This was a political event becazuse it united two powerful families together.
  • Jun 16, 1487

    Battle of Stoke Field (political)

    Battle of Stoke Field (political)
    Henry VII defeats Lambert Simnel, who was impersonating the nephew of Edward IV. This was the last battle of the Wars of the Roses. It was the last battle that a Lancastrian king faced an army of yorkist supporters
  • Nov 17, 1496

    Joining of the Holy Leauge(political)

    Joining of the Holy Leauge(political)
    Henry VII joins the Holy League which was a commercial treaty between England and Netherlands. This leauge was formed to protect italy from the French who had invaded in 1494.
  • Jun 24, 1497

    discovery of new land(political)

    discovery of new land(political)
    John Cabot discovers Newfoundland. He had the support of the english king, Henry VII to expore the seas to find new unknown land
  • Feb 10, 1498

    The last supper (social)

    Leonardo da Vinci completes The Last Supper in Milan. This depicted the Christian Jesus.
  • Apr 2, 1502

    Henry VIII becomes Heir to throne(political)

    Henry VIII becomes Heir to throne(political)
    When Prince Arther died, Henry became Prince of Wales. It is traditional that the second son would not have a chance at the throne, unless the sibling had passed
  • Aug 8, 1503

    Marriage of James IV and Margaret(Cultural)

    Marriage of James IV and Margaret(Cultural)
    Margaret, daughter of Henry VII, marries James IV of Scotland. this marriage forshadows the Union of crowns, which united many kingdoms
  • Apr 21, 1509

    Henry VIII becomes king(political)

    Henry VIII becomes king(political)
    Henry VIII becomes king. At this time he was also 17 Years of age
  • Sep 9, 1513

    Battle of Flodden Field(political)

    Battle of Flodden Field(political)
    James IV of Scottland is murdered. England also invades frances territory and wins.
  • Dec 24, 1515

    Thomas Wolsey is made Lord Chancellor of England and Cardinal(political)

    Thomas Wolsey is made Lord Chancellor of England and Cardinal
  • May 13, 1517

    Martin Luther's 95 theses(social, cultural)

    Martin Luther's 95 theses(social, cultural)
    Publication at Wittenberg of Luther's Theses. This stated that if you believed in GOD and his workings, you will be saved no matter how rich you are