Filipo Brunelleschi By EliKurisu Mar 9, 1377 Filippo was born in 1377 in Florence, Italy. He was born in 1377 in Florence, Italy. May 6, 1392 He started as a goldsmith and sculptor in 1392 Aug 6, 1420 He rediscovered the linear perspective in 1420. Feb 9, 1442 He created a hoist-like mechanism to help religious performances in Florentine in 1442. Jun 7, 1444 He worked on the design of the medieval city of Santo Spirito in 1444. Apr 15, 1446 He died in Florence on April 15, 1446.