Filippo Brunelleschi Born: 1377, Florence, Italy Died: April 15, 1446, Florence, Italy Periods: Early renaissance, Renaissance Known for: Architecture, sculpture, mechanical engineering Structures: Florence Cathedral, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Firenze, Introduction: Filippo Brunelleschi was one of the leading architect and engineer of the Renaissance period. His best work is on the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo) in FLorence, Italy. He was born in Florence, Italy. He was one of the pioneer architect and engineer at that time. He was the first modern engineer and an innovative problem solver. His major work, the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore was built with help of machines that specially he invented in that project. Big Moment: Brunelleschi lost during a commission of the baptistery which accounts his decision to concentrate his talents to architecture instead of sculpture. But he continued to sculpt but being ar
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