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Apr 6, 1483
Raphael is Born
Raphael is born on April 6, 1483. His parents were Giovanni and Magia di Battista Ciarla. -
Oct 7, 1491
Raphael's Mother Dies
Raphael's mother dies of Puerperal fever on October 7, 1491. -
Aug 1, 1494
Raphael's Father Dies
Giovanni Santi dies on August 1, supposedly of malaria. He has time to prepare and sign a will on July 27 that names Raphael, who has recently turned 11, his sole heir. -
Jan 1, 1495
Becomes Apprentice to Perugino
It was here Raphael learned most of his techniques. Raphael acquired a lot of professional instruction and learned new styles. -
Jan 1, 1505
Raphael is Taught in Florence
Raphael is taught in Florence by Michaelangelo and Da Vinci. Raphael learned most of his techniques and styles from these two artists. -
Jan 1, 1508
Raphael is Called to Rome by the Pope
In 1508, the Pope called Raphael to Rome to paint for the town as well as paint for the Pope himself. -
Period: Jan 1, 1509 to Jan 1, 1511
Raphael Creates "The School of Athens"
Raphael creates one of the greatest pieces of artwork in the Renaissance era. -
Apr 6, 1520
Raphael Dies
On April 6, 1520 one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen. Raphael's work and his ways of thinking were extremely influential for many artists that lived after him
