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Nov 29, 1314
Felipe IV
Philip IV (April–June 1268 – 29 November 1314), called Philip the Fair (French: Philippe le Bel), was King of France from 1285 to 1314. -
1436
Printing press by Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg is known for having designed and built the first known mechanized printing press (A printing press is a mechanical device for applying pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium).in Europe, In 1455 he used it to print the Gutenberg Bible, which is one of the earliest books in the world to be printed from movable type. -
Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo Da Vinci
While Leonardo da Vinci is best known as an artist, his work as a scientist and an inventor make him a true Renaissance man. He serves as a role model applying the scientific method to every aspect of life, including art and music. -
May 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/12/the-fall-of-constantinople/142293
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1469
Catholic Kings´reign
The Catholic Monarchs is the title with which are known historically Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon, granted by the Pope Alexander VI. The Catholic Monarchs were the last effective representatives of Dynasty Trastámara in the kingdom of Aragon and Castile. -
Mar 6, 1475
Michael Angelo
Michelangelo was a sculptor, painter and architect widely considered to be one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, and arguably of all time. His work demonstrated a blend of psychological insight, physical realism and intensity never before seen. -
Sep 12, 1492
Discovery of America
Columbus's journeys to the Americas opened the way for European countries to colonize and exploit those lands and their peoples. Trade was soon established between Europe and the Americas. Plants native to the Americas (such as potatoes, tomatoes, and tobacco) were imported to Europe. -
1494
Tordesillas Treaty
Tordesillas Treaty was an agreement between Spain and Portugal dividing the rights to colonize all lands outside of Europe. -
Nov 26, 1504
Juana I of Castilla´s reign
Her father, King Ferdinand II of Aragon, proclaimed himself Governor and Administrator of Castile. She was born on the 26th of November of 1504, and lived until 12 April 1555 -
Period: Jul 10, 1509 to May 27, 1567
John Calvin
John Calvin is known for his influential Institutes of the Christian Religion, which was the first systematic theological treatise of the reform movement. He stressed the doctrine of predestination, and his interpretations of Christian teachings, known as Calvinism, are characteristic of Reformed churches. -
1517
Martin Luther 95 theses
Martin Luther's 95 Theses of 31 October 1517, although they have since come to represent the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, were not written to challenge the authority of the Roman Catholic Church but were simply an invitation to clergy to debate any or all of the propositions listed.
A interesting video : (https://encrypted-vtbn0.gstatic.com/video?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMKQ0KzApzOlQFujP3L_uwv-UNA-rdihN_yQ) -
Jun 28, 1519
Carlos V´s reign
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1545
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was the formal Roman Catholic reply to the doctrinal challenges of the Protestant Reformation. It served to define Catholic doctrine and made sweeping decrees on self-reform, helping to revitalize the Roman Catholic Church in the face of Protestant expansion. -
Period: 1554 to 1558
Henry VIII Act of Supremacy
In 1534 Parliament passed the Act of Supremacy which defined the right of Henry VIII to be supreme head on earth of the Church of England, thereby severing ecclesiastical links with Rome. -
Felipe II
https://www.britannica.com/summary/Philip-II-king-of-Spain-and-Portugal
There is a bunch of information on this page -
Diego Velázquez
In his most famous work, 'Las Meninas' (The Maids of Honour) he shows himself at work in the court. In 1658 Velázquez was made a Knight of Santiago. It was an honour he had always desired and his badge of office has been added to his self-portrait in 'Las Meninas' -
Felipe III
Felipe III held the throne of Spain and Portugal from 1598 until his death in 1621 -
Carlos II
He was born on 29th of May of 1630 and died in the 6th of February of 1685. He was the eldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France. After Charles I's execution at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War, the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II king on 5 February 1649. -
War of the Spanish Succession
War of the Spanish Succession, (happened in 1701–14), conflict that arose out of the disputed succession to the throne of Spain following the death of the childless Charles II, the last of the Spanish Habsburgs. The war was primarily a struggle to determine whether the vast possessions of the Spanish Empire should pass to the House of Bourbon or to the House of Habsburg, both of which had dynastic claims, or whether they should be partitioned to preserve the balance of power in Europe. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution began in 1789 and lasted until 1794. King Louis XVI needed more money, but had failed to raise more taxes when he had called a meeting of the Estates General. This instead turned into a protest about conditions in France.
https://www.history.com/topics/european-history/french-revolution (A page that describes it very well)