Enlightenment
Who is John Locke?
German Monk in Wittenburg that posted his "95 Theses," which sparked the Protestant Reformation.
Polish Astronomer that proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system. He challenged Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
Inventor of the Printing Press which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and revolutionary ideas.
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
French Philosopher known for his critique on Christianity. He advocated for the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.
Who is Voltaire?
Spanish Conquistador that led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.
French Pastor that was influential in Geneva. He preached the idea of predestination.
Who is John Calvin?
German mathematician and astronomer that is most known for his laws of planetary motion.
Who is Johannes Kepler?
Widely regarded as the best playwright in history, he wrote many plays including "Romeo and Juliet," "Macbeth," and "Hamlet."
French Political Analyst who is known for his theory on Separation Of Powers. He believed in three branches of government.
Who is Montesquieu?
Prince of Portugal who was a patron of explorers and played an instrumental role in European exploration and maritime pursuits.
Who is Prince Henry? (Henry the Navigator)
He was a contemporary of Martin Luther, and he was based in Switzerland. He teaching paralleled those of Luther, but they had differing opinions of things such as the Eucharist.
Who is Huldrych Zwingli?
English philosopher that is often credited as the father of empiricism.
Who is Francis Bacon?
Italian Diplomat most known for writing his book, "The Prince." He has the controversial opinion that it is better to be feared than loved.
Who is Niccolo Machiavelli?
German Philosopher that coined the term, "Enlightenment." He wrote, "The Critique of Pure Reason."
Who is Immanuel Kant?
Portuguese Explorer that was the first to reach India by the sea. He linked Europe and Asia via the Atlantic and Indian oceans opening the way for an age of global imperialism.
Who is Vasco Da Gama?
King of England that wanted to get an annulment from his wife. This led to England's break from the Roman Catholic Church after they declined his request.
Who is King Henry VIII?
French Philosopher known for saying, "I think therefore I am." He incorporated deductive reasoning and doubted everything.
Who is Renee Descartes?
Dutch Renaissance Humanist that wrote, "In Praise of Folly." He criticized the corruption of the Catholic Church and wanted reform.
Scottish Philosopher known for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism. He focused on the limits of human knowledge!
Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in Peru, claiming the lands for Spain.
Who is Francisco Pizarro?
Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Spanish Empire that convened the Diet of Worms and the Council of Trent.
Who is Charles V?
Danish astronomer known for his astronomical observations. Last major astronomer that did not use a telescope.
German Painter known as the greatest artist of the Northern Renaissance. He made many engravings that depicted complex themes.
Who is Albretch Dürer?