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Born on or around May 4, 1655 of unknown parents
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Christofori moved from Padua to Venice for Prince Ferdinando de’Medici to work as the Prince's instrument caretaker. He made more than his predecessor!
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Christofori made the piano, or at least a prototype.
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By 1711 4 pianos existed
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Prince Fernando died of unknown causes.
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was still custodian of the instruments in 1716
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A 1720 piano is in New york
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A 1722 instrument is in Rome
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There is a 1726 instrument in Germany
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His piano is where it is today
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Died in 1732 of unknown cause at the age of 77
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The first piano piece was made after he died
