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Jul 9, 1395
Jan van Eyck
He was born on this day. Later in life he enjoyed painting. He is now known as the father of oil painting. -
Period: Jan 1, 1440 to
Northern Renaissance
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Jan 1, 1453
Hundred Year's War
The English had a little success in the end with Henery V lead successful raids, which were made more successful by the political divsion in France, but in the end France still won. -
Jan 1, 1453
Northern Renaissance Begins
This brought changes to art, literature and philosophy. These ideas were just arriving to North Europe. -
Jan 1, 1455
Gutenberg Bible is Printed
This was printed on the Gutenberg press, which was orginally made out of wood, with arranged letters. Then they creat multiple pages, this in turn speed up the printing process. -
Jan 1, 1516
Thomas More writes "Utopia"
Is a fictional book written by Thomas More. It was published in 1516 its society has religious, social and political customs and ways of living. -
Nov 17, 1558
Queen Elizabeth I's Rule of England Begins
Sometimes called the Virgin Queen. She succeeded Mary I who was imprisoned for supporting Protestant rebels. She was coronated on January 15, 1559. -
Nov 16, 1564
Shakespeare was born
Born on Henley in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was baptized on April 26, 1564, three days after he was born. He was a poet and a playwright. -
Leonardo da Vinci was born
Described as the archetype of the Renaissance man. THis is inventions played major roles in the Northern Renaissance one of the greatest painters of all time.
