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Historical Figures of the English Renaissance (1485-1625)

 * Nicolaus Copernicus**- an astronomer who came up with the theory that the Sun is the center of our galaxy. His other occupations were mathematician, jurist, physician, classical scholar, governor, administrator, diplomat, economist and soldier.


 * Galileo Galilei**- an Italian astronomer and a philosopher, his accomplishments were improving the telescope, came up with first and second law of motion, and a firm believer in Copernicanism.


 * Leonardo da Vinci** – an Italian architect, anatomist, sculptor, engineer, inventor, mathematician, musician, and painter. He is known for his realistic paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.


 * Martin Luther**- a German monk, priest, professor, theologian and church reformer. He started the culture: Lutheran and Protestant.


 * William Shakespeare**- an English poet, playwright, and a literature writer. He wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets. Some of his popular works are Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth.


 * Michelangelo**- an Italian painter, sculptor, architect and poet. He rivaled many including Da Vinci for his art work. His best known works are the Pietà and the David.