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Antoni Gaudi

  • Born

    Born
    Born in Catalonia, Reus. Youngest of five. Three survived to adult hood. Babtised in Sant Pere Apostol.
  • Moved to Barcelona

    Moved to Barcelona
    Gaudi moved to Barcelona to study architecture at the Provincial School of Architecture.
  • Third Catlist War Begins

    Third Catlist War Begins
  • Joined the Military

    Joined the Military as in infantry to fight in the Third Carlist War.
  • Left the Military

    Left the Military.
  • Graduation

    Graduated and recieved an architectural degree.
  • Paris World Fair

    Paris World Fair
    Displayed a showcase he had designed at the Paris World Fair. His showcase impressed one patron which would leed to the construction of the Guell Estate and Guell Palace.
  • Joined Centre Excursionista de Catalunya

    Joined Centre Excursionista de Catalunya
    Gaudi joined CEC at the age of 27. The organizations main purpose was to explore Catalonia and southern France.
  • The Sagrada Familia

    The Sagrada Familia
    Gaudi was charged with the construction of the "Basilica i Temeple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. Translated into English it means, "Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family."
  • Life Treatening Illness

    Gaudi always suffered from rheumatism which causes problems in the joints but in 1894 he suffered much more than normal.
  • Starting The Casa Batllo

    Starting The Casa Batllo
    Gaudi was charged with the construction of The Casa Batllo.
  • Started The Casa Mila

    Started The Casa Mila
    Gaudi was charged with the construction of The casa Mila.
  • Finishing The Casa Batllo

    Gaudi finished the construction of The Casa Batllo.
  • Finishing The Casa Mila.

    Gaudi finished the construction of The Casa Mila.
  • Death

    Death
    Gaudi was hit by trolley car in Barcelona, Spain. Because he was dressed like a peasent, he was not given good medical treatment and died that day.