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Jan 1, 1440
New type of Printer was made.
Johann Gutenberg created a new type of printer. It incorporated many new technologies in new ways. -
Jan 1, 1445
The first complete Bible was printed.
Gutenberg printed a complete bible. The bible was printed by a movable type that was invented by Gutenberg. There were many hundreds of copies created in this time. This allowed more people to read and to have the book. -
Jul 17, 1453
The Hundred Year War Ends.
The hundred year war between France and England ends.The population increases after the destructive bubonic plaugue ends. There were also many advances in technology and trade during this time. -
Jan 1, 1494
In Naples French King Claims Throne.
The king's name was Charles VIII. He was the king of southern Italy, he invaded the northern problem. Italian artists moved to northern Europe for a safer living enviorment. -
Jan 1, 1509
Erasmus Wrote a Book.
The book was called, "The Praise of Folly." It got the attention of greedy merchants, heartsick lovers, pompous priests, and more. -
Jan 1, 1509
Christian Humanist
The best known Christian humanist were Desideruis Erasmus of Holland and Thomas More of England, the two were close friends. -
Jan 1, 1510
Thomas Tallis
Thomas Tallis, an English composer, flourished as a church musician, and is considered one of the church's best early composers. -
Jan 1, 1550
Flemish Painting.
Flemish painting reached its height after 1550 with the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. He was also interested in realistic details and individual people. -
Jan 1, 1558
The Elizabethan Age.
The name "Elizibethan Age" was named after Queen Elizabeth I. She supported the development of English art at literature. -
Jan 1, 1564
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was a Rennaissance writer who wrote many poems and plays. His plays he did in london were classics that are still popular today. Some plays are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Julius Caeser.
