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Claude Monet's birth
Claude Monet was born on November 14th, 1840. He was born in Paris, France. He had one brother, Leon Monet. (Shiff 703) -
Raising Monet
Shortly after Claude was born, his family moved to Le Havre, France. This was near his aunts home. He was raised there by his parents. (waldron 6) -
War between Mexico and the U.S
The war between Mexico and the U.S. ends in 1847. The U.S gains California from the Treaty of Guadalupe. Peace is starting to be restored. (Stradins 303) -
His mothers death
In the winter of 1857, Claude's mother died. He was deeply struck by this. He had developed a close relationship with his mother. (Oscarclaudemonet.org) -
Monet leaves his home town
Monet left Le Havre after he finishes high school. He wanted to paint at a prestigious art school in the city of Paris. It was his childhood dream. (Waldron 11) -
The Dutch and Portuguese share.
The Dutch and Portuguese agree to divide the island of Timor. It is located in Southeast Asia. They had been fighting over this island for many years. (Stradins 307) -
Monet is called to the army
Monet was drafted to the army. His father refused to pay for him to get put of his duties unless he gave up art. Monet did his duties and his aunt ended up paying for him to get out of his last few years. (Claudemonetgallery.org) -
Alexander II
In Russia, the new czar, Alexander II came to power. He abolishes serfdom. This is after being defeated in the Crimean war. ( Stradins 308) -
Monet starts to take off
Monet submitted 2 paintings to a well-known museum in France. They both got accepted. His career was starting to take off. (Shiff 703) -
Monet's first rejection
Monet submitted his painting "woman in the garden" to a museum. It was of his wife. it was his first rejection. (Waldron 34) -
Monet's first child
Monet"s first son, Jean-Armand-Claude-Monet is born. This is not good for Claude because he did not want a family with Camille. he was too devoted to his art. (Waldron 37) -
The Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian war breaks out. This happens in Germany. It was part of the German independence movement. (Stradins 312) -
Monet's arranged marriage
In a garden at Paris, Monet was arranged to marry Camille. This is so that her parents would support their family. They agreed to pay for all of their needs. ( Waldron 44) -
Crowning Emperor
Ethiopia is crowning a new emperor. Yohannes IV is crowned. (stradins 318) -
Monet starts the impressionist movement
Monet submits his painting "sunrise" to a museum. A critic loved it so much they decided to call the entire show "impressionism". This was one of his major accomplishments. ( Claudemonetgallery.org) -
Monet's second son is born
When Jean is 10, Monet has another child. His name is Michel Monet. Jean and him grow a very loving relationship. (Oscarclaudemonet.org) -
Exhibition opens in France
The annual Exposition Universelle is held. It is held in France to celebrate the culture and lifestyle of the past century. It was one of the biggest celebrations of the world. (Stradins 338) -
Monet's death
Claude lives to 86 years of age. He dies in 1926. He has acheived many things in his life. (Waldron 83)
