The Renaissance

Isbaella I, Queen of Spain (1451- 1504)

Apr 13, 1451

She is best remembered for helping to unify Spain and for sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus. She is important because she to control of Spain.

Leonard da Vinci, Italian Renaissance Person (1452- 1519)

Apr 12, 1452

His wide range of interests and accomplishments made him a true Renaissance person. He is important because he was an accomplished painter, sculptor,architect,engineer, and inventor.

Albretcht Durer, German Artist (1471-1528)

Apr 13, 1471

He earned fame for his paintings, drawings, prints, and writing on art.

Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish Scientist (1473- 1543)

Apr 13, 1473

He is often called the father of modern astronmy. He is important becuause he showed scientific work that he was highly creatice.

Michelangelo, Italian Sculptor and Pinter (1475-1564)

Apr 12, 1475

Michelango grew up to become one of the greatest painters and sculptors in history. He is important because he made wonderful painting and sculptors of realistic men.

Titain, Italian Painter (1488-1576)

Apr 13, 1488

Early in life, Titain's talent took him to wealthy society of Venice. He became the city's greatest Renaissance painter. He is important because he shows what true art is.

Andreas Vesalius, Belgian Scientist (1514-1564)

Apr 13, 1514

He became an outstanding scientist. His worked changed medicine and the study of anatomy.

Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533-1603)

Apr 12, 1533

She was one of England's most popular and successful monarchs. She is important because she took control of England.

Miguel Cervantes, Spanish Writer (1547- 1616)

Apr 12, 1547

He is best known for his novel Don Quixote. He is important because he brought cultural to books.

William Shakespeare, English Poet and Playwright (1564- 1616)

Apr 12, 1564

he was a major figure in the English Renaissance. He is often called the world's greatest playwright and one of it's poets. He is important because he created great shows.