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The Renaissance

  • Gutenberg invents Printing
    Jan 1, 1438

    Gutenberg invents Printing

    He began testing printing around 1438. A few years later, his financial person, Johann Fust, started to become impatient and soon after, Fust began to loose interest. Later, Gutenberg's invention printed the very first book(to be printed).
  • Lorenzo de Medici becomes the head of Florence
    Jan 1, 1469

    Lorenzo de Medici becomes the head of Florence

    It all began around the 12th century. Lorenzo's family had been ruling over Florence for a long time. In 1469, he finally gained power
  • Period: Jan 1, 1477 to Jan 1, 1480

    Michelangelo starrts the Sistine Chapel

    Heworke on the Sistine Chapel for 3 years. He worked alone aswell.
  • Columbus discovers America
    Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus discovers America

    He was a Italian explorer who discovered America. He completed 4 voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • DaVinci paints The Last Supper
    Jan 1, 1495

    DaVinci paints The Last Supper

    He began to pant ths masterpiece on the wall of a dining hall. The location was, Santa Maria Delle Grazie
  • Michelangelo starts The David
    Jan 1, 1500

    Michelangelo starts The David

    The statue was complete by 1504. It is made out of Carrara marble
  • Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther posts 95 Theses

    They were all composed of Latin
  • Period: to

    Shakespeare builds The Globe Theater

    It was destroyed by fire in 1613.
  • Henry VII becomes King of England

    Henry VII becomes King of England

    Henry VII became king of England in 1485. He marched across Wales and Europe to go head-to-head with Richard III and his army. Richard III wa killed in battle, and Henry was crowned king. His hold on power was very unstable.