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Nov 16, 1440
Printing Press
The printing press is a mechanical device for printing many copies of text on rectangular sheets of paper. The discovery of the printing of books with movable type marks a shift in the way information was trasferred in Europe. -
Period: Nov 16, 1440 to
Northern Renaissance
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May 29, 1453
Canstantinople Falls
Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Turks. The city was officially claimed for Islam. There was new rules and regulations. -
Nov 21, 1455
Gutenberg Bible is printed
Was the first major book printed. The Bible was large and had over 1280 pages, and the text was laid in two columns. -
Aug 11, 1492
Rodrigo Borgia becomes Pope Alexander VI
Rodrigo became a cardinal and the vice-chancellor. He became a priest in 1468. -
Oct 31, 1517
Reformation Movement Begins
16th-century religious revolt known as the Reformation.
Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of a church in Wittenburg. -
May 2, 1519
Leonardo da Vinci Dies
Died in France. He established himself as a painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist. -
Nov 16, 1523
Pope Clement VII ascends to the throne
Pope Clement VII proves himself an incomptetent politician. His poor decisions lead to the sack of Rome. -
May 6, 1527
The Sack of Rome
An arm attacks the city of Rome. The sack of Rome symbolizes the downfall of Renaissance. -
Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare is born
Shakespeare is recognized as an actor, poet and a playwrighter. -
Death of Elizabeth I
Died of blood poisoning.
Under her rule, England advanced in such areas as foreign trade, exploration, literature, and the arts.
