Born
1475
Died
1564
Nationality
Italian
Events involving Michelangelo Buonarroti (4)
1489
ID: 5138
13-year-old Michelangelo joins Medici household - Lorenzo recognizes genius, treats him as son
ID: 5138
1501
ID: 5143
Michelangelo begins carving David from rejected marble block - commissioned by Florence as symbol of republic
ID: 5143
1504
ID: 5144
September 8, 1504
Michelangelo's David unveiled in Piazza della Signoria - symbol of Florentine liberty against tyranny
ID: 5144
1520
ID: 5148
Michelangelo designs Medici Chapel and tombs - New Sacristy at San Lorenzo with allegorical sculptures
ID: 5148