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Jan 1, 1347
Bubonic Plague begins
Also known as the black plague it wiped out over 30-60% of Europe's population. It was spread from rats that were carried over from Asia on trading ships. -
Jan 1, 1347
Renaissance begins
The Renaissance also know as the Rebirth, was a period were free thinking was finnally allowed. This further advanced artwork and science. Not everything was based around religion as much. -
Mar 1, 1413
Linear Perspective Was Created
Brunelleschi creates Linear Perspective and further advances artwork, and allows for better and more creative drawings and work to be done. Brunelleschi was most know for his work on the Cathedral Dome, making it the largest freestanding dome. -
Apr 28, 1429
Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orleans
This was during the 100 years war which was between France and England over dominion of and supremacy of France. She was a very successful Commander. Until she was burned for pretending to be a man. -
Mar 1, 1439
The Printing Press is invented
Johann Gutenberg invents the printing press. -
Aug 1, 1464
Cosimo de Medici Dies
First member of the long lasting Medici family dynasty, he inheritied wealth, and experience from his father and further helped to advance the Renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1478
Spanish Inquisition
The government of Spain targeted the Jew's and Muslim and then removed them from the country and tortured them for being Jewish, and Muslim. -
Jan 1, 1486
The Birth of Venus is Painted
The Birth of Venus is painted by Sandro Botticelli. -
Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers the Americas
Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain, and discovered the New World. This caused an increase in colonization, and exploration with in the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1495
The Last Supper is painted
Painted by Leonardo da Vinci. This shows Jesus and his 12 apostles, who are with Jesus as he eats his final meal. -
Jan 1, 1510
The School of Athens is painted
Painted by Raphael and it contains many famous philosophers studying, and working in the School. -
Jan 1, 1512
Michelangelo paints the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo painted parts of the Sistine Chapel, with frescos depicting nine scenes from the book of Genisis. -
Jan 1, 1514
Thomas More writes Utopia
This book is based around a perfect society called a utopia. This book takes place on an island. -
Jan 1, 1514
The Prince
Niccolo Machiavelli writes The Prince. The book describes about how society could be controlled by a prince, and effectively managed. -
Mar 1, 1517
95 Theses
Written by Martin Luther this theses were based around the Catholic Church. These Theses also removed indulgences stating that forgiveness should be earned not purchased. -
Jan 1, 1524
The start of European wars on Religion
A series of wars waged in Europe, with religion based at the center. They were also attacking other religions. -
Jan 1, 1533
Henry VIII of England is excommunicated
He was excommunicated from the church because he left his wife, when the pope declined his request for a divorce. He then created his own church divorced his wife, and married Anne Boleyn. -
Jan 1, 1533
Ivan the Terrible is born
He was the first tsar of all of Russia. Called the terrible because did not effectively manage the country. -
Aug 15, 1534
Jesuit Order Founded
The Jesuit Order was founded by Ignatius Loyola. -
Jul 12, 1536
The death of Desiderius Erasmus
He believed in the humanitaries during the Renaissance, and religious freedom. He was also blamed for causing the Reformation. -
Jan 1, 1543
Scientific Revolution
Physics, astronomy, biology, chemistry, and medicine were greatly affected. This established a base for modern science. -
Jan 1, 1557
Spain declares bankruptcy
The first country to ever declare bankruptcy. -
Jan 1, 1559
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth I
The last Monarch of the Tudour dynasty. Her sister locked her in the tower of England, and she was the half-sister of Mary Queen of Scots. -
Aug 23, 1572
Saint Bartholomew's Massacre
Roman Catholic officials were assassinated by Catherine de'Medici. -
Edict of Nantes
Granted the Huguenots the same rights as the Catholic's because they felt that they were very similar religions. However the main goal was civil unity. This allowed for the full reinstatement of civil rights to the Protestants.
