Michelangelo
Italian artist and architect (1475-1564)
Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475 (Julian calendar) in Caprese Michelangelo and died on February 18, 1564 (Julian calendar) in Rome, aged 88. Recorded occupations: sculptor, architectural drafter, painter, architect, poet and general contractor. Country of citizenship: Republic of Florence. Associated movements: High Renaissance and Renaissance painting. Notable works include “David”, “Pietà (Michelangelo)”, “Dying Slave”, “The Last Judgment”, “Doni Tondo” and “Madonna of the Stair”. Educated at University of Florence.
- Born
- March 6, 1475 (Julian calendar) · Caprese Michelangelo
- Died
- February 18, 1564 (Julian calendar) · Rome
- Age at death
- 88
- Citizenship
- Republic of Florence
- Occupations
- sculptor, architectural drafter, painter, architect, poet, general contractor
- Movements
- High Renaissance, Renaissance painting
- Notable works
- David, Pietà (Michelangelo), Dying Slave, The Last Judgment, Doni Tondo, Madonna of the Stair
- Education
- University of Florence
- Wikipedia editions
- 213 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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