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Period: Jan 1, 1440 to
Norrthern Renaissance Timeline
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Jul 24, 1440
Invention of the Printing Press
The Gutenberg Printing Press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. The printing press was very useful. -
Feb 23, 1450
Gutenberg Bible
The Gutenberg Bible was printed on the Gutenberg press. It was the first "book" to be mass produced and printed. -
Nov 16, 1457
The Royal House of Tudor
The Royal House of Tudor was the house that held King Henry VIII. King Henry VIII had six wives. Catherine of Aragon, his first wife was from Spain and a devout Catholic. Anne Boleyn was divorced because she did not provide him with a reasonable heir. That is -
Nov 16, 1492
Vasco de Gama
Vasco de Gama was a Portugese Explorer who discovered trade route to Asia. He discovered the route at the same time Columbus discovered the Americas. His discovery led to the Treaty of Tordesillas and the eventual Portugese colonization of Brazil. -
Nov 19, 1544
Copernicus
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Nov 16, 1564
Shakespeare is born
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He became the greatest English playwright. He was a bit misogynestic and anti-semitic. But looking at the time...This is to be expected.
