Michelangelo Buonarroti: A Titan of the Renaissance Michelangelo, born Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy, remains one of the most iconic and profoundly influential figures in Western art history. His life spanned nearly nine decades, a period marked by unparalleled artistic achievement across sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. While often associated primarily with his monumental works for the Papal States, Michelangelo’s journey was shaped by a complex interplay of ambition, patronage, personal struggles, and an unwavering dedication t…