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1434
Medici family
The Medici family becomes the head of the city-state of Florence. -
1453
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople, signaling an end to the Byzantine Empire. -
1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus -
1501
David
Michelangelo begins his work on the sculpture David. -
1509
Henry VIII
Henry VIII becomes king of England. -
1519
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan begins his voyage around the world. -
1558
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England. -
Galileo
Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter.