Michelangelo, in full Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, (born March 6, 1475, Caprese, Republic of Florence [Italy]—died February 18, 1564, Rome, Papal States), Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art.

What are 3 things Michelangelo is known for?

• He was a world-renowned sculptor, painter, architect and…. …
• He was a forger. …
• He wasn’t originally chosen to complete the Sistine Chapel. …
• He painted himself in the Sistine Chapel. …
• David was carved from a discarded block of marble.

What was Michelangelo accomplishments?

What are Michelangelo’s achievements? During his brilliant career, Michelangelo Buonarroti created works such as the Pieta in Rome and the David in Florence, painted the Sistine Chapel’s ceilings, and designed St. Peter’s Basilica’s dome, among others.