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Period: 1400 to
Humanism
an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. -
1439
Johann Gutenberg
invented the new printing press -
1440
Printing Revolution
Printing opened people up to new ideas. -
1449
Lorenzo De Medici
he was a magnate, diplomat, politician and patron of scholars, artists and poets. He is well known for his contribution to the art world by sponsoring artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo. -
1452
Leonardo Da Vinci
famous artist and inventor during the Renaissance -
Feb 29, 1468
Pope Paul III
Hired Michaelangelo to paint a ceiling -
1491
Henry VIII
The most important Tudor in England -
1517
Sale of Indulgences
The catholic church sold indulgences, which motivated Martin Luther to present his 95 theses. -
1517
Martin Luther
posted the 95 theses and started lutherism -
Feb 15, 1564
Galileo Galilei
Discovered Callisto, Ganymede, Europa, lo, and the rings of Saturn -
William Shakespeare
famous play writer during the Renaissance -
Isaac Newton
discovered the law of gravitation
