Lucca in the Age of Exploration

The atlas holds 5 people and 12 moments here, from 1503 to 1639. The most recorded lives are Galileo Galilei, Michel de Montaigne and Niccolò Machiavelli.

Notable people

1. Galileo Galilei

   from 1564 to 1589

   4 moments here

   Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, mathematician, and natural philosopher. Born in Pisa, Galileo was educated in Tuscany, taught mathematics at…

2. Michel de Montaigne

   in 1581

   3 moments here

   French Renaissance writer, magistrate, diplomat, and two-term mayor of Bordeaux, best known for the Essais.…

3. Niccolò Machiavelli

   from 1509 to 1520

   2 moments here

   Florentine diplomat, civil servant, political theorist, playwright, and historian of the Italian Renaissance.…

4. John Milton

   from 1638 to 1639

   2 moments here

   English poet, polemicist, and civil servant. This chronology follows documented residences, education, continental travel, marriages, public service,…

5. Leonardo da Vinci

   in 1503

   1 moment here

   Italian Renaissance painter, draftsman, engineer, architect, anatomist, and natural philosopher.…

Moments

1. 1503 Joins the campaign near Pisa Leonardo da Vinci
2. 1509 Entry into Pisa after surrender Niccolò Machiavelli
3. 1520 Commercial mission to Lucca Niccolò Machiavelli
4. 1564 Baptized at Pisa Cathedral Galileo Galilei
5. 1564 Born in Pisa Galileo Galilei
6. 1581 Residence in Pisa Michel de Montaigne
7. 1581 Election news at Lucca Michel de Montaigne
8. 1581 Return to Lucca from Bagni della Villa Michel de Montaigne
9. 1583 Observed the cathedral lantern Galileo Galilei
10. 1589 Began teaching mathematics at Pisa Galileo Galilei
11. 1638 Journey through Pisa John Milton
12. 1639 Excursion to Lucca John Milton

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