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Michelangelo was born in Caprese Michelangelo, Italy.
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His mom died when he was 6 years old
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Particularly known for his murals.
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He mastered human anatomy through a combination of direct dissection of cadavers.
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He left Florence when the French King invaded Italy.
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He moved to Rome 2 years later.
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He had the opportunity to prove himself to his rival Leonardo de Vinci.
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He was the great sculptor for Pope Julius ll in 1505.
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He had to paint the ceiling of the sistine chapel on May 10th, 1508.
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On November 1, 1512; his painting was revealed to the world.
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Michelangelo's favorite brother, Buonarroti, died.
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He met one of the great loves of his life Tommaso dei Cavalieri in 1532.
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Michelangelo's father died.
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He died on February 18th, 1564, at the age of 89.