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Michelangelo
Summary
Michelangelo is a human[1]. Born in Caprese Michelangelo[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1475[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on February 18, 1564[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], architectural draftsperson[7], painter[8], architect[9], and poet[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Michelangelo's education included a stint at University of Florence[20].
A notable work attributed to Michelangelo is David[21].
A notable work attributed to Michelangelo is Pietà (Michelangelo)[22].
A notable work attributed to Michelangelo is Dying Slave[23].
A notable work attributed to Michelangelo is The Last Judgment[24].
A notable work attributed to Michelangelo is Doni Tondo[25].
A notable work attributed to Michelangelo is Madonna of the Stair[26].
Michelangelo's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Michelangelo was born in Caprese Michelangelo[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 6, 1475[3] and January 1, 1500[12]. His father was Lodovico di Leonardo Buonarroti Simoni[15]. His mother was Francesca di Neri del Miniato Siena[16]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[18].
Education
Michelangelo's education included a stint at University of Florence[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], architectural draftsperson[7], painter[8], architect[9], poet[10], and general contractor[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include David[21], a statue[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1500[30]; Pietà (Michelangelo)[22], a sculpture[31], in Vatican City[32], founded in 1499[33]; Dying Slave[23], a statue[34], founded in 1514[35]; The Last Judgment[24], a fresco[36], in Vatican City[37], founded in 1600[38]; Doni Tondo[25], a painting[39], founded in 1500[40]; and Madonna of the Stair[26], a sculpture[41], founded in 1491[42].
Personal Life
Michelangelo's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].
Death and Burial
Michelangelo died on February 18, 1564[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of Santa Croce[13] and Tomb of Michelangelo Buonarroti[14].
Why It Matters
Michelangelo has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Daniele da Volterra[44], a painter[45], 1509–1566[46], specialised in painting[47]; Nicolas Coustou[48], a sculptor[49], 1658–1733[50], of France[51], awarded the Prix de Rome for sculpture[52]; Auguste Rodin[53], a sculptor[54], 1840–1917[55], of France[56], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[57]; Guido Reni[58], a painter[59], 1575–1642[60], of Papal States[61], specialised in painting[62]; and Linda Montano[63], a performance artist[64], b. 1942[65], of United States[66], specialised in performance art[67].
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