Renaisance By kdegiovanni Apr 12, 1300 Florence was home to some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the Renaissance. Apr 13, 1300 The Renaissance began in Italy. Apr 12, 1436 The dome of Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore was finished in 1436 Apr 12, 1450 A German named Johannes Gutenberg dramatically improved on existing printing methods. Apr 13, 1500 The Renaissance got its namefrom a rebirth of interest in cassical art and learning. Apr 12, 1504 Michelangelo completes his sculpture David. Apr 12, 1517 Martin Luther posts his Ninety-Five Theses on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, an act that leads to the Reformation. Apr 12, 1525 William Tyndale translates the Bible into English. Apr 12, 1545 In response to the Reformation, the Council of Trent reaffirms Catholic beliefs and teachings. Apr 13, 2011 Florence is ruled by Lorenzo de Medici.