Claudio Monteverdi vs Galileo Galilei
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Compare the life timelines of Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) and Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 75 years, from 1567 to 1642.
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Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643)
- — Born in Cremona, Duchy of Milan Verified
- — Studied music under Marc'Antonio Ingegneri in Cremona Verified
- — Joined the Gonzaga court in Mantua as a string player Verified
- — Married the court singer Claudia de Cattaneis Verified
- — Appointed maestro della musica to the Duke of Mantua Verified
- — Premiere of the opera L'Orfeo in Mantua Verified
- — Death of his wife Claudia Verified
- — Appointed maestro di cappella at St Mark's Basilica, Venice Verified
- — Ordained as a Catholic priest Verified
- — Died in Venice Verified
Galileo Galilei (1564–1642)
- — Born in Pisa Verified
- — Discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter Verified
- — Published Sidereus Nuncius
- — Published Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems
- — Condemned by the Roman Inquisition and sentenced to house arrest Verified
- — Died at Arcetri, near Florence Verified