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Mar 6, 1475
Birth in Florence
MIchelangelo was born on the 6th of March 1475 in Caprese in the Republic of Florence -
1499
Pieta
He created his "Pieta" which is now kept in St. Peter's Basilica. -
1504
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
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
He died in his home in Rome following a brief illness.