May 20 in History for Kids

May 20 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1470, 1505, 325, 1570. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the May hub for the rest of the month.

In 1470, Pietro Bembo was born. Pietro became known as italian cardinal, poet, and scholar.
In 1505, Levinus Lemnius was born. Levinus became known as dutch writer.
In 325, the First Council of Nicaea is formally opened, starting the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church.
In 1570, cartographer Abraham Ortelius issues Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas.

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.