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Shakespeare was a poet, writer, play writer, and actor. He has written the most famous stories, plays, and sonnets of all time. His pieces are translated into almost every language and recognized by most people to this day and age. He sparked the renaissance with his entertainment and literature.

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Saint Thomas More was a renaissance humanist. He was also an author and wrote Utopia. He opposed the protestant reformation- especially Martin Luther- and the King's separation from the church. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy he was beheaded.

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Desiderius Erasmus was a priest, teacher, and scholar. He made new Latin and Greek editions of the New Testament along with calling for a reform in the Catholic church. He wanted change in the church but did not mess with the Pope.

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Albrecht was an artist; he was famous all across Europe while still in his twenties. He most popularly worked on engravings, portraits, and watercolor. His most famous works include the Knight, Death, and Saint Jerome in his Study.

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Gutenberg was an inventor. He invented the first movable-type. He sparked the renaissance because his easy way of printing made it possible for more people to become literate, and to increase their knowledge. Gutenberg's ideas made the production of books increase tremendously.

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Francesco Petrarca was a philosopher, poet, and scholar. His writings changed the Italian language, and he was known as the "Father of Humanism." He studied ancient literature. He died at a good age for his time period and lived a long life.

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Machiavelli wrote a book on how to obtain power (The Prince). He advised rulers to do whatever was necessary to get the job done. Some people did not like his ideas and his ideas were thought of as being cynical. His name has the connotation of deceit in politics.

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Baldassare was a widely known author that wrote The Book of Courtier , that provides the manners, education, virtues, and skills that someone in the court should have. He painted pictures of the ideal man and woman using words in his handbooks.

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Michelangelo was a sculptor, a painter, architect, and poet. He The picture below is the Last Judgement on the Sistine Chapel. It is a depiction of the second coming of Christ and it took four years to paint. M

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Raphael had his own style of artwork mixing Christian themes and classical styles. He is best known for his paintings of Madonna. He did works of religion sneaking in ideas of the renaissance.

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Leonardo da Vinci was genius inventor, painter, mathematician, scientist, and much more. He painted the Mona Lisa and dissected corpses. He also made sketches for flying machines and underwater boats.

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Florence was home to some of the most influential and artistic people during the renaissance. It was the wealthiest city and the center for trade. The Medici family was the richest group of merchants and bankers. The family gained control of the government in Florence and ruled for many years.