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Mar 6, 1475
Birth
Michelangelo was born under the Buonarroti Family. This Family lasted many generations.By the time Michelangelo was born, the family lost all of its patrimony status. He was born in Caprese in the valley of the upper Arno This is signifigant because michelangelo is one of the most famous artists of all time. Source:(Gilbert) -
Period: Mar 6, 1475 to Feb 18, 1564
Michelangelo
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Jan 1, 1488
Michelangelo Schooled.
Michelangelo Started Schooling at 13. He was apprenticed to Rome's Most Prominent painter.this waws Domenico Ghiraldo. Although Michelangelo Left Shortly after. This is Signifigant because Domenico Started off Michelangelo on his pathway to sucess. Source:(Gilbert) -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Explores new world
On the evening of 3 August 1492, Columbus departed from with three ships, The Niña, the pinta and the Santa Maria. Columbus First sailed to the canary islands, then he went to modern day bahamas, then the knew world. Naitive Americans are called Indians because Columbus Thought he was in India. (Britannica) -
Jan 1, 1494
The Italian Wars begin (1494-1559)
The Italian Wars from 1494-1559 were a significant military theater in the periods of war that wracked Western Europe. It mainly involved the French attempting to establish a foothold in Italy, particularly i the regions of Naples and Milan. These conquests ultimately failed- but it did see the rise of the Habsburg Empire throughout most of Italy (later to be known as the Austrian Empire) heightening its influence and uniting its city states. (Catholic Encyclopedia -
Oct 5, 1494
Michelangelo Abandons Florence
King Charles VIII Attacks Rome. The army is Gigantic. Michelangelo, Cowardly runs away to bologna. He sculpts many pieces of works their. He does not return to florence for a while
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Jan 1, 1496
Michelangelo First Visits Rome
Michelangelo Visits Rome for First time. of course he visits rome many other time after this. he sculpts the famous bacchus. Bacchus is a roman god, of wine and intoxication. he carves his first version of the pieta. and this brings michelangelo his first glimpse of fame and monetary gain in his field of work.
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Jan 1, 1500
Pieta is Sculpted
Sculpture. Italy. Created at the age of twenty-three, the Peita transforms marble into flesh, hair and fabric. Its beauty in texture and skill in the graceful arrangement of the figures is a masterful feat.This is one of Michelangelo's Most famous pieces. (Colorado.edu) -
Nov 26, 1504
Queen Isabelle Dies
The Spanish Queen died at Medina de Campo. She was a very powerful Queen. She Financially aided Columbus' Journey. Isabella received the title of Catholic Monarch by Pope Alexander VI. She also had many Children, with her husband Ferdinand (Britannica, and Colorado.edu) -
Jan 1, 1508
Sistine Chapel Is Painted
Pope Julius asked Michelangelo to paint the ceiling. Michelangelo went int a fit of outrage. he said he was not a painter. he was eventually convinced. it took him roughly 4 years to complete. this is his most famous work
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Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther Creates Reformations
The Church started to sell indulgences. Martin Luther, who was a monk, Got angry. He created a list of Thesi. he posted them on the church. from that point on the Germanic Reformation began. (History Class, and Britannica) -
Feb 1, 1519
Cortéz invades Mexico
The Spanish wished to increase their imperialistic influence in the New World, In February of 1519, Cortés and 500 men were sent to explore and conquer as much of Mexico as they could. From 1519-21, this Spanish force conquered the Aztec empire- the conquest ending with the fall of Tenochitlan. The riches in the new world brought Spain great wealth and influence- allowing it to extend its influence on Mexico that lasts today. (Encyclopedia Britannica) -
Feb 18, 1564
Death of Michelangelo
Michelangelo Died at the age of 88. He died In Rome. This is signifigant Because, this ends one of the most Prominent artists Ever during the renaisansse Source:(Catholic Encyclopedia)
