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Jan 1, 1348
The Black Plague Ravages Europe
It helped start the Renaissance after the plague ran its path. -
Jan 1, 1503
Leonardo Da Vinci paints Mona Lisa
This is important because this is the most recognizeable art work in history. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo Paints Sistine Chapel Ceiling
This is important because it furthered Renaissance art. -
Jan 1, 1516
Thomas Moore writes Utopia
This is important because it said people should try to make a perfect world. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses
This is important because it started the Catholic reformation. -
Jan 1, 1534
King Henry VIII creates the Church of England
This was important because it helped move the Reformation forward across Europe. -
Jan 1, 1536
John Calvin writes The Institutes of Christian Religion
This is important because this book helped create Calvinism. -
Jan 1, 1539
Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits
This is important because it was a religion that was approved by the Pope. -
Jan 1, 1560
John Knox brings the Reformation to Scotland
This was important because it furthered the spread of the Reformation even more. -
William Shakespeare writes Romeo and Juliet
This is one of the most famous works of one of the most influential authors in history.
