Today in the Middle Ages These articles highlight significant
historical events that happened on a particular month and day of
the year. Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006-04-15 12:11 Leonardo
Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452. He became the prototype of
the "Renaissance Man." Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006-04-14
12:49 The Battle of Barnet, fought on April 14, 1471 near
London, was a major victory for the Yorkist Edward IV in the
English Wars of the Roses. Submitted by Ursula on Thu,
2006-04-13 12:12 On April 13, 1111, Henry V, King of Germany,
was crowned Holy Roman Emperor after maneuvering that included
capturing Pope Paschal II and deposing his own father. Submitted
by Ursula on Wed, 2006-04-12 12:33 Giotto di Bondone was
appointed Chief Architect of Florence Cathedral on April 12,
1334. He designed a bell tower for the Cathedral, but it was not
finished until after his death. Submitted by Ursula on Tue,
2006-04-11 17:23 Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger was executed on
April 11, 1554, for leading a rebellio