Northern Renaissance

  • Printing Press
    Jan 1, 1440

    Printing Press

    Johannes Gutenburg, a German from Maiz invented the printing press in 1440. This new technological invetion made it easier and cheaper to print books. The first Gutenburg Press was the Holy Bible. At this time relion was a big conflict. And the printing Press made it easier for people to put their views of religion for the world to see.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1440 to

    Northern Renaissance

  • Leonardo Da Vinci Is Born
    Apr 15, 1452

    Leonardo Da Vinci Is Born

    Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452. He is known as the Man of Renaissance for his art works. Some of his most famous art works are "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."
  • America Is Discovered
    Oct 11, 1492

    America Is Discovered

    Christopher Columbus took three ships (La Nina, La Pinta, and La Santa Maria). He was suppose to sail West until he reached Asia. His mission was to get the gold, pearls, and spices that awaited in Asia. The trip was longer than Columbus and his crew expected.
  • French King Claims Throne
    Jan 1, 1494

    French King Claims Throne

    The French King claimed the throne of Naples, Italy in 1494. The kingdom was established in southern Italy. This lead to invasion on Northern Italy. As the invasion went on, artist and writers left for a safer life in North Europe.
  • Bloody Mary
    Nov 17, 1558

    Bloody Mary

    Queen Mary I is known as Bloody Mary for killing 287 Protestants and is responsible for the death of 57,000 people. She executed many people during her reign. The name Catholic Mary Tudor was totally blackened. And till this day she still known as "Bloody Mary" in England.
  • The Pencil
    Jan 1, 1564

    The Pencil

    The pencil was invented in 1564 in England. The pure graphite was sawn into sheets and then cut into square rods. It was then inserted into hand carved wooden holders. Thus the pencil was born!
  • William Sheakspear
    Apr 23, 1564

    William Sheakspear

    William Sheakspear was born on April 23, 1564. He married an older woman named Anne Hathaway. He had a daughter and twins. But in August 11, 1596 Hamnet, one of the twins, died, William Sheakspeare was most famous for his plays and poetry. His most famous play was a love story called "Romeo and Juliet." This play is known around the world. Sheakspeare changed theater forever.
  • Death of Elizabeth I

    Death of Elizabeth I

    Cortiers awaited Queen Elizabeth's death. She was slowly losing grip of her interest to run a country after being alone for so long. All the men in her life, nearly gone. She seemed depressed all the time. And she was always so stubborn while she was sick. Wich lead up to her death.