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Oct 31, 1451
Christopher Columbus' birth
Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa, Italy in 1451. In 1476 he took his first voyage into the Atlantic ocean, nearly dying. Following this he took many voyages to Africa. In 1492 his most famous expedition came about. He left Spain in the Santa Maria, sailing towards the Americas. This is the trip that made him famous and credited him with discovering America. -
Jan 1, 1480
Ferdinand Magellen was born
Ferdinand Magellen was born in Portugal in 1480. As a child he studied maps and navigation. With the support of King Charles V of Spain, in 1519, he sailed out to circumnavigate the globe. -
Jan 1, 1486
Malleus Malificarum (The Hammer of the Witches) published
This book was highly regarded during the middle ages. This book was meant to aid in the identification, prosecution, and dispatch of witches. It influenced many misconceptions and fears of witches and witchcraft. -
May 20, 1506
Christopher Columbus' death
Christopher Columus, the discoverer of America died on May 20, 1506. He had explored different routes to several countries and was looking for the West Indies when he discovered the Americas. -
Apr 27, 1521
Ferdinand Magellen died
Ferdinand Magellen died on April 27, 1521. He was the man credited with affirming that the earth was round. He also started to circumnavigate the world, but he didn't finish his journey. -
Jan 1, 1548
Simon Stevin is born
Simon Stevin was born in Bruges (Belgium) in 1548. As a young child he studied Latin and Greek, but he loved math and science. -
Feb 15, 1564
Galileo Galilei is born
Balileo Galilei was born on the fifteenth of February, 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He was the oldest of seven children. His father was a musician and wool trader. -
Simon Stevin introduced the use of decimals
Stevin wrote many books, including a textbook by the name of "Wisconstige gedachtenissen" or mathematical memories. He was once a tolerant Catholic that converted to Protestant. -
Simon Stevin died
Simon Stevin died in 1620 at the age of 72. It is believed his death was caused by the riots between the catholics and protestants. You can visit his statue in Bruges. -
Galileo Galilei died
Galileo Galilei was credited with several scientific discoveries. He played an important role in the scientific revolution. He invented the telescope and discovered many things in space before they were ever accepted by society.
