Famous People of the Renaissance

Teachers Guide

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The final of 6 wives, she is the one that survived in the rhyme.

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This Sir Francis was Elizabeth's "Moor"

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Secretly married Henry only to later be beheaded.

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Inventor of the printing press, which helped increase literacy.

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German monk was a leader in the creation of the Protestant religion.

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This queen and her husband funded Columbus's famous journey.

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The first woman to depend on poisoning as a murder weapon.

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Scientist & artist who created the Mona Lisa

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Scottish Queen that is the mother of James I, King of England.

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Elizabeth's favorite courtier & rumored lover.

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Born in Stratford-upon-Avon he is a greatly popular playwright.

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