There were many influential people during the time of the Renaissance; however, two people specifically made a true difference during the time of the Renaissance and continue to make an impact in modern times. William Shakespeare and Christopher Columbus were the two most influential people of their time because they continue to impact mankind today.
William Shakespeare made a tremendous impact on the English language. Shakespeare wrote one hundred and fifty-four sonnets and thirty-seven plays, tragedies, histories and comedies. One reason that Shakespeare's writing is so important is because he was able to convey true human emotion to his audience. The audience was and still is able to identify with the characters Shakespeare created. Shakespeare also contributed much to the English language. He created over 2000 words and phrases and therefore helped make English the important and universal language it is today.
Christopher Columbus is another important person in the Renaissance because he discovered America. Christopher Columbus devoted his whole life to the finding of the New World. Many believe that the discovery of America was a mistake in coordinates made by Columbus and his crew, but a new idea has emerged that Columbus actually believed there was land where America was, and he tricked King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella into lending him a ship so he could travel and investigate. His dedication to sailing and exploration led to his discovery of America, a new nation that today has grown into a home to over 313,914,040 people and is a leading one in the world today.
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