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Northern Renaissance

By 321bonnie
  • Jan 1, 1432

    Ghent Altarpiece

    Ghent Altarpiece
    This was painted by Hubert van Eyck in Belgium. It was known as a masterpiece of Belgium but was moved around to different countries a lot.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Printing Press

    Printing Press
    Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, the printing press became a life saver for history. Without it people would have to hind write everything and education would be extremely hard to maintain.
  • Jan 1, 1455

    Guternburg Bible

    Guternburg Bible
    This was one of the first books printed on the Printing Press. It was a very powerful book and altered Europe in many ways.
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus Discovers America

    Columbus Discovers America
    In May of 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean to eventually discover the New World on the Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina.
  • Jan 1, 1516

    Württemberg

    Württemberg
    War declared against the Duke of Württemberg.
  • Nov 17, 1558

    Bloody Mary Dies

    Bloody Mary Dies
    Bloody Mary was Queen of England and married to Philip II of Spain.
  • Apr 26, 1564

    William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare
    He was born on this date and would grow up to be a famous playwright.

  • Slitting Mill

    Slitting Mill
    The first Slitting Mill was invented in 1590 in the city of Dartford, Kent in London. It was designed to make iron into rods, essentially described as nailmaking.

  • Romeo and Juliet

    Romeo and Juliet
    This play was written by William Shakespeare. He is a very famous and very well known playwright. Romeo and Juliet is about forbidden lovers and in the end, they die.

  • Queen Elizabeth I Dies!

    Queen Elizabeth I Dies!
    Queen Elizabeth I was one of the best rulers of England. She believed in the arts such as Shakespeare to prosper England.