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Also known as the "Old Sacristy." It was created by one of the most well known architects of the time,Brunelleschi. It was built in the church of San Lorenzo. Michelangelo built a "new" one in the 16th century in the same church.
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The Latin Bible was the first thing ever printed on the Gutenberg Press. It was printed in Germany, and it was hand-illuminated with many full-color images and decorations.
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Michelangelo Buonarroti was born into a poor family in Caprese. He grew up to be a famous sculptor, painter and architect.
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Martin Luther is born in Eisleben. During the early 1500s, he started arguing against Indulgence; paying to get rid of your sin. He started the Protestant Reformation.
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Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses, whish is regarded as the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. It protests against clerical abuses, especially the sale of indulgences.
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One of the most prominent English composers, William Byrd, was born. He composed mostly church music, which at the time was the Roman Catholic Church.
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Shakespeare was born on this day in Stratford. He was later came to be known as one of the greatest playwrights of all time.
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Romeo and Juliet was first performed during the year of 1594. This play is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays.