The Renaissance

  • Period: Apr 12, 1400 to

    The Renissance

  • Apr 13, 1452

    Leonardo da Vinci

    His wide range of interest and accomplishments made him a true Renaissance person. He was an accomplished painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and inventor. He is best know for his paintings.
  • Apr 12, 1475

    Michelangelo was born

    Michelangelo was born in a small villiage near Florence.
  • Apr 12, 1488

    Michelangelo became a painter

    Michelangelo became a painter when he was 13. I think this is important because he brought paintings to life.
  • Apr 12, 1488

    Titian

    Titian was born in a viliage in the Italian Alps.
  • Apr 12, 1497

    Titian

    He became the citys greatest Renissance painter. This is important because he was the first person to show facial expression.
  • Apr 12, 1523

    Nicolaus Copernicus

    He was skilled in mathmematics and observations. He based his thinking on what he truly saw.
  • Apr 13, 1525

    Andreas Vesalius

    He was an outstanding scientist. His work changed medicine and the study of anatomy.
  • Apr 13, 1533

    Queen Elizabeth 1

    She was on of England's most popular and sucessful monarchs. She is important because she worked to strengthen England's economy.
  • Apr 13, 1564

    William Shakespeare

    He was a major figure in teh English Renaissance. He was often called the worlds greatest playwrite and finest poet. he had a deep influence on writers.
  • Miguel Cervantes

    Miguel wrote many plays, poems, and novels. He is also best know for his comic novel Don Quixote.