The Renaissance By ilykturtles Apr 12, 1300 Dante is a Rennaisance writer in Florence Apr 12, 1300 The Rennaisance began in Italy Period: Apr 12, 1300 to Apr 12, 1600 The Rennaisance Timeline Apr 12, 1341 Francesco Petrarch was important because he is considered the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism. He was important because he is considered the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism. Apr 12, 1450 Johannes Gutenberg began using the printing press in Mainz, Germany Apr 12, 1469 Lorenzo de Medici ruled Florence Apr 12, 1500 Humanists scholars spent time reading, studying, and writing about classical culture Apr 12, 1500 Florence is one of Italy's most powerful city-states 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 Apr 12, 1525 William Tynedale translates the Bible into English Apr 12, 1545 The council of Trent reaffirms the Catholic beliefs and teachings