Notes on People 2

Aretmisia Gentileschi- She was an Italian Baroque painter. She was born July 8, 1593 in Rome. She is considered one of the most accomplished painters of her time. She was the first female painter to be a member of a famous painting group. She died in 1682. Painted picstures of strong women including a self portrait.

Sir Thomas More- He was born on Feb 7, 1479, and died on july 8, 1535. He was known as an english lawyer. He wrote the Utopia.

Martin Luther- Born in 1483 and died in 1564. He was born into a German Catholic family. He wrote the 95 thesis, challenging the Cathoclic Church.

Prince Henry of Portugal- His nickname was Henry the navigator. He was the third child of king john, found a dynasty, Was responsible for trade. He established a center of navigation and exploraation.

Miguel De Cerbantes- He was born and was the son of a surgeon. Wrote Don Quixote.

Louis Laba- Born in the 1520's and was a ropemaker. Her mother had died when she was a child, and her father had her educated in Music and English. She wrote 24 sonnets and three allegies, that were concluded with 24 poems by other writers. Three other editions came out within a year. After 1556, she left lyon to live in the country. Author who incouraged women to write books.

Fillipo Brunoichelli. Renaissance architect and engeneer. Designed and built a dome for the Florence Cathedral.

Ambrose Pare- He was born in 1510 in France. In his youth, he was a surgeon's apprentice. During the war, he served for his country, and wrote Des Monstras, a book about sea devils, and marines. It was published in 1573, and his faith is unknown. He was one of the first people to know how to tie an artery. Invented Bandades.

Michelangelo- Painted the celining of the sistine chapel. \

Nicolaus Copernicus- Published the theory that the Earth was not the center of the universe.