chapter 1 important people Flashcards
who was Christine de Pisan
she was a French poet, philosopher, historian and educated in ancient languages and literature. Wrote that women should be allowed to participate more fully in society.
who was Vasco da game
Portuguese explorer, first person to sail from Europe to India during the “age of exploration”
who was Francios 1/king of France
supported the construction if buildings using the new renaissance architecture
who was Nicolaus Copernicus
polish astronomer and mathematician, published the theory that the sun is near the centre of the universe not the earth
who is Martin Luther
German religious thinker. Translated the bible into German. A leading protester and religious reformer against the corruption of the church
who was Leonardo da Vinci
was a architect, inventor, engineer, painter, and painted the most famous painting the Mona Lisa
