Northern Renaissance

  • Nov 17, 1440

    Printing Press

    Printing Press
    The printing press was invented in the Roman Empire by German Gutenburg. This invention was able to print ink onto paper or cloth.
  • Period: Nov 17, 1440 to

    Dates

  • Apr 15, 1452

    Leonardo Da Vinci born

    Leonardo Da Vinci born
    Born near Florence to a peasant lady and a notary.
  • Jan 1, 1453

    Hundred year's war ends

    Hundred year's war ends
    This was a series of wars between England and Franch from 1337 to 1453.
  • Mar 18, 1469

    Age of exploration

    Age of exploration
    This age is when Eurpoeans began to explore the world/seas for new trade, goods, and new trade routes. They also just wanted to see and learn more about the world.
  • Jan 1, 1494

    French king claims the throne

    French king claims the throne
    In 1492 a French king claims the throne of Naples in Italy and started an invasion all through Northern Italy.
  • Nov 17, 1516

    Thomas Moores Utopia

    Thomas Moores Utopia
    Thomas Moores Utoipa was published . He disaggred with the king all this all came out in his book.
  • Jun 23, 1550

    Flemish painting

    Flemish painting
    Jan Van Eyck was the starter of all this Flemish painting and probably one of the greatest of all time. Flemish painting is really oil painting and Eyck came up with the techniches that rocketed this way of art way into its peak.
  • Nov 17, 1558

    Queen Elizabeth 1's rule of England

    Queen Elizabeth 1's rule of England
    She ruled England from November 17, 1558 right up until her death on March 24, 1603. She did alot of good things for England and set up a good counsel.
  • Apr 26, 1564

    Shakespeare was born

    Shakespeare was born
    Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon. He was an amazing writer and he did tons of plays. His plays are still used to this day.
  • Queen Elizabeth 1's death

    Queen Elizabeth 1's death
    Queen Elizabeth died on this date. The death of most of her friends and counsel slipped her into a deep depression, she got sick and eventually died.