Italian sculptor and architect (1598–1680). Gian Lorenzo Bernini was born on 7 December 1598 in what is now Italy. Gian Lorenzo Bernini is remembered as a sculptor, artist and painter, a citizen of Italy. Notable works include “Palazzo Barberini”, “Saint Peter's Square” and “Ecstasy of Saint Teresa”.
Before and after
- from 18 October 1597 to 15 November 1597Third Spanish Armada
- from 1598 to 1613Time of Troubles
- 13 April 1598Edict of Nantes
- 7 November 1598Birth of Francisco de Zurbarán
- 7 December 1598Birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- 1599Birth of Diego Velázquez
- 22 March 1599Birth of Anthony van Dyck
- 25 April 1599Birth of Oliver Cromwell
- 1600Publication of A Midsummer Night's Dream
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- 1540Construction of Westminster Abbey
- 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.