Michelangelo life

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  • Mar 6, 1475

    Birth in Florence

    Birth in Florence
    MIchelangelo was born on the 6th of March 1475 in Caprese in the Republic of Florence
  • 1499

    Pieta

    Pieta
    He created his "Pieta" which is now kept in St. Peter's Basilica.
  • 1504

    David

    David
    He created his worldy known sculpture "David" which is now in Galleria dell'Accademia.
  • 1532

    Tommaso dei Cavalieri

    He met his muse Tommaso dei Cavalieri while he was still 23. Many poems were written by Michelangelo for him or inspired by him.
  • 1542

    Cecchino dei Bracci

    Cecchino dei Bracci
    He met with his companion Cecchino dei Bracci who dies only a year later. In his poems, Michelangelo wishes he'd have spent more time with him.
  • Feb 18, 1564

    Death

    Death
    He died in his home in Rome following a brief illness.