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Renaissance and Reformation Timeline

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  • The Renaissance Begins
    1300

    The Renaissance Begins

    While the actual start of the Renaissance is somewhat murky, it began around 1300. This marked the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of Europe as we know it, a revival of Greco-Roman thought, the rise of urbanization, and an artistic revolution. Citation: Moser Notes
  • Petrarch
    Jul 10, 1304

    Petrarch

    Born in 1304, he is often credited with the initiation of the 14th century Renaissance. He is also considered to be the founder of Renaissance Humanism. He was a poet and his sonnets became a model of lyrical poetry. He was also the first to develop the idea of the Dark Ages. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrarch
  • Papacy Moved to Avignon
    Mar 9, 1309

    Papacy Moved to Avignon

    Pope Clement V moved the papacy to the city of Avignon in France after he refused to move to Rome. Seven Popes reigned within Avignon, all of whom were French. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avignon_Papacy
  • The Divine Comedy
    1320

    The Divine Comedy

    Completed only a single year before the death of it's author Dante Alighieri the Divine Comedy is a legendary poem and one of the preeminent works of Italian literature. The poem is divided into three sections, Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The poems describes the travels through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
  • John Wycliffe
    1330

    John Wycliffe

    Born in 1330, John Wycliffe was a critic of the of the practice and belief of Papal Infallibility, the concept that the Pope's word was absolute on theological matters when declared to be as such. He claimed that the Pope had no such authority. Citation: Moser Notes
  • Period: May 23, 1337 to Oct 19, 1453

    Hundred Years war

    The war of succession of the throne of the Kingdom of France between house Valois of France, and Plantagenet of England. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Years%27_War
  • Humanism
    1350

    Humanism

    Renaissance Humanism was the study of classical thought, derived primarily from Greek and Roman manuscripts. Humanism was an intellectual movement that focused more upon the human form, and fine arts, rather than the strict theological stances of the Middle-Ages. Humanist thought was developed over a wide span of time, but the earliest may be attributed to Petrarch in the mid 1300's. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_humanism
  • Jan Hus
    1370

    Jan Hus

    Born in 1370, Jan Hus was a critic of the Catholic Church's vast wealth and how the clergy failed to adhere to their vows of poverty. Citation: Moser Notes
  • The Papacy Moved Back to Rome
    1377

    The Papacy Moved Back to Rome

    Pope Gregory moved the Papacy back to Rome from Avignon. Ending French domination of the Catholic Church, and restoring Rome to it's former prestige. Citation: Moser Notes, https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pape/hd_pape.htm
  • Fillippo Brunelleschi
    1377

    Fillippo Brunelleschi

    Born in 1377, he was an Italian architect and is considered to be the first modern engineer. He is known for developing the technique of linear perspective and building the dome for the Florence Cathedral. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo_Brunelleschi
  • Donatello
    1386

    Donatello

    Born on 1386 in Florence, he was an Italian sculptor creating works such as the statue of David and St. Mark. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donatello
  • The Canterbury Tales
    1387

    The Canterbury Tales

    This work of literature is a collection of 24 stories. The stories detail the travel of a group of English pilgrims as they attempt to travel to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket. This was written by Geoffrey Chaucer. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canterbury_Tales
  • Cosimo de'Medici
    Sep 27, 1389

    Cosimo de'Medici

    Cosimo de'Medici was the head of the fantastically powerful Medici family, the lead bankers of all of Europe, he was the defacto lord of the Italian city-state of Florence. He was also a generous patron of the arts, spending a significant chunk of the family fortune on artistic and cultural improvement ventures. He was born on september the ninth, 1389. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosimo_de%27_Medici#Arts
  • The Book of the City of Ladies
    1405

    The Book of the City of Ladies

    Le Livre de la Cite des Dames was written by Christine de Pizan and is her most famous work. The book is about an allegorical city of women, with the book itself being the city. The book cites famous women throughout history as arguments to women being valuable members of society and advocates for education for women. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_City_of_Ladies
  • Mechanical Clock Invented
    1410

    Mechanical Clock Invented

    The Mechanical Clock, invented by Filippo Brunelleschi. Citation: http://www.inventionware.com/renaissance-inventions/
  • Printing Press Invented
    1436

    Printing Press Invented

    The printing Press, developed by one Johannes Gutenberg, was a significant technological advancement that aided the spread of the Protestant Reformation and the spread of Renaissance thought. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_press
  • Leonardo da Vinci
    Apr 15, 1452

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Born in 1452, he was a genuine Renaissance Man, and is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time.
  • Heliocentrism
    1453

    Heliocentrism

    Nicolaus Copernicus, while not the first to describe heliocentrism, was the one to more formally introduce it to the Renaissance age. His book on the subject was published the same year he died. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Copernicus#Heliocentrism
  • Fall of Byzantium
    May 29, 1453

    Fall of Byzantium

    The last remanent of the Roman Empire fell to the Ottomans, on this day Constantinople was captured, and the Emperor slain. Citation: http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/byzantine-empire
  • Viols
    1460

    Viols

    A musical instrument comparable to a cello, the instrument was developed in the mid-late 1400's. They were first developed within Spain and were very popular during the Renaissance. Viols are played in an upright position with the instrument being held in between the players legs. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viol
  • Desiderius Erasmus
    1469

    Desiderius Erasmus

    Born in 1469, he was a critic of corruption within the Catholic Church. Citation: Moser Notes
  • Michelangelo
    Mar 6, 1475

    Michelangelo

    A famous painter, sculptor, and poet, he was born in 1475. He is most famous for the statue of David, the painting of the Creation of Adam. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelangelo
  • Birth of Martin Luther
    Nov 10, 1483

    Birth of Martin Luther

    Martin Luther, the father of the Protestant Reformation, the founder of Lutheranism was born in Eisleben, Germany. Citation: Moser Notes, http://www.luther.de/en/leben/
  • Parachute Invented
    1485

    Parachute Invented

    This primitive parachute design was finalized by da Vinci. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute#Invention
  • Francis I
    Sep 12, 1494

    Francis I

    The King of France, he was a great patron of the arts and the initiator of the French Renaissance. He made many important changes to the state of France and it's culture, he gave rise to absolutism, and encouraged the spread of Protestantism and Humanism. Born in 1494, he reigned as King of France from 1515-1547, and died on the 31st of March 1547. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_I_of_France
  • The Last Supper
    1495

    The Last Supper

    Created by Leonardo da Vinci, the Last Supper depicts the Christian Last Supper. This painting is a fresco and was located in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Milan. Due to the paintings location and method of painting it began to rapidly deteriorate after it was finished, after only a few centuries, it was utterly ruined. The wall that is was painted on was later destroyed.
  • Mona Lisa
    1504

    Mona Lisa

    While the exact date of the creation of this legendary portrait is unknown, it was created sometime between 1503-1506, however work on it may have continued until 1517. This was created by the famous Leonardo da Vinci, and is believed to be a painting of Lisa Gherardini. It is also the most valuable painting in the world. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa
  • Andreas Vesalius
    Dec 31, 1514

    Andreas Vesalius

    Considered to be the founder of modern human anatomical study, he published his findings on the human body in "On the fabric of the human body in seven books." The book was published in 1543. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Vesalius
  • 95 Theses
    1517

    95 Theses

    The 95 Theses are nailed to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral. Citation: Moser Notes, http://www.luther.de/en/leben/
  • Martin Luther Excommunicated
    Jan 1, 1521

    Martin Luther Excommunicated

    Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic Church on charges of heresy. Citation: Moser Notes
  • German Bible Published
    1531

    German Bible Published

    A complete German translation of the New Testemant was published. Citation: http://www.luther.de/en/leben/
  • Death of Martin Luther
    Feb 18, 1546

    Death of Martin Luther

    Martin Luther dies in Eisleben. The death of Martin Luther was a great blow to Protestantism but regardless of his death the movement that he created was not going to be stopped. As Protestant beliefs continued to spread throughout Europe. Citation: Moser Notes, http://www.luther.de/en/leben/
  • Dulcian
    1550

    Dulcian

    The dulcian was a woodwind instrument and a predecessor of the modern day bassoon. It was most popular between 1550 and 1700. However it was most likely developed far before this time period. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulcian
  • Microscope Invented

    Microscope Invented

    Created by Hans Janssen and further improved by Hans's son, Zacharias Janssen. Citation: http://www.inventionware.com/renaissance-inventions/
  • Flush Toilet Invented

    Flush Toilet Invented

    Brought to the Renaissance era by one Sir John Harrington. As more primitive versions were already in existence. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flush_toilet#Development_of_the_flush_toilet
  • The Renaissance Ends

    The Renaissance Ends

    The Renaissance brought about many great changes to European society and had many great events happen during it's time. The demise of the Renaissance led way to the Age of Discovery. Citation: Moser Notes, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_time_periods#Europe_Periods