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John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor, and a key figure in protestant Reformation. Born on July 10th, 1509, in France Picardy Calvin is best known for his influential work, “Institutes of the Christian Religion”, which laid out the principles of Calvinism. He taught that God’s will is absolute and that human beings are entirelyContinue reading “History week 23.”

 Gerhard Groote was born in Deventer, a city in Netherlands in 1340. He grew up in a wealthy and prominent family which means he got good education. He studied in Paris and became a French Teacher, however, after a near death experience he underwent a spiritual transformation. He gave up his wealth and worldly possessionsContinue reading “History week 22.”

The French colonial empire began in the 16th century and grew massively in the 19th century and 20th century. France announced the colonies were in: America, Carribean, Asia, Africa. The French pursued a policy known as “Mission civilistrace” aiming to spread the word of culture, religion, language, however this led to the resistance of population.Continue reading “History week 21.”

Magellan was born on 1480 in Portugal, Sabrosa. He began his maritime career at a young age and served in the Portugal navy. In 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with a fleet of five ships, aiming to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands by sailing around the American continent. Magellan becameContinue reading “History week 20.”

Johannes Gutenberg was a German writer born in 1393. His father worked in a mint factory, so Johannes became a jack of trades for blacksmith and goldsmith. One of Johannes’s most famous works was the Gutenberg bible in 1455. Gutenberg’s invention made it possible for novels and literature to reach out to a larger audienceContinue reading “History week 17.”

Christopher Columbus was born in October 1451, in the republic of Geona. He started his sea sailing career at a young age for valuable experience, sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, Columbus set sail in august 1492 Columbus made three more voyages to the Americas between 1493Continue reading “History week 19.”

The Medici Family was a wealthy Italian Dynasty family, they grew to the top of the prominence during the renaissance. The Medici Family was born in Mugello, Tuscany, Italy and became wealthy off of the banking system in 1397. The Family’s wealth helped them gain power of The Florence, an organization for the wealthiest andContinue reading “History week 18.”

The Black Death was a tragic and horrific pandemic that happened in Europe and Middle Asia. It killed around 50% of Europe’s population at the time and killed around 30% of Middle Asia. It was believed to spread from fleas on rats and animals, it originated in Asia and quickly spread to Europe. It wasContinue reading “History week 16.”

The Hundred Years’ War was a war between England and France, it lasted about 115 years. The war was mainly started over territory in France that England wanted. When the French King Charles IV died without a male heir in 1328, his cousin Philip VI was named his successor. An important victory by Edward III’sContinue reading “History week 15.”

John Wycliffe was a philosopher born in England; he lived a lavish wealthy catholic church life. He was born in 1384 in Yorkshire England, John Wycliffe argued to the catholic church to focus on spiritual and praising the god they believe in instead of wealth. John Wycliffe was a church preacher out of Yorkshire andContinue reading “History week 14.”