Italian architect (1508–1580). Andrea Palladio was born on 30 November 1508 in what is now Italy. Andrea Palladio is remembered as an architect and art theorist, a citizen of the Republic of Venice. Notable works include “Basilica Palladiana”, “Gallerie dell'Accademia” and “Villa Saraceno”.
Before and after
- 1507Founding of Mumbai
- 25 April 1507The name 'America' appears on a map
- from February 1508 to December 1516War of the League of Cambrai
- March 1508Battle of Chaul
- 30 November 1508Birth of Andrea Palladio
- 10 July 1509Birth of John Calvin
- 17 May 1510Death of Sandro Botticelli
- from 1511 to 1920Khanate of Khiva
- 1511The Creation of Adam
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1600Rise of Baroque music
- 1616Construction of Sultan Ahmed Mosque
- 1670Construction of avenue des Champs-Élysées
- 17th centuryRise of ukiyo-e
- 25 April 1719Publication of Robinson Crusoe
- October 1745Publication of God Save the King
The era
This moment belongs to the Early modern world (1500 CE to 1760 CE), voyages, printing and new ideas. You can also browse everything in the 16th century.