Francesco Borromini

Quick Facts

Full Name	Francesco Borromini
Occupation	Architect
Date Of Birth	Sep 25, 1599(1599-09-25)
Age	425
Date Of Death	August 2, 1667
Birthplace	Bissone
Country	Switzerland
Birth City	Ticino
Horoscope	Virgo

Francesco Borromini Biography

Francesco Borromini is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on September 25, 1599 in Bissone, Ticino, Switzerland. The name is associated with major works like the Sant Ivo alla Sapienza as well as the Sant’Agnese of Agone church located in Rome, Italy, Borromini was among the most important people of the Baroque architectural movement in the 17th Century.

Borromini was inspired by his work by Borromini was influenced by the work of Michelangelo and, in turn, influenced the work of late Baroque architect Camillo-Guarino Guarini. in turn was, in turn, influenced by the work of the late Baroque architect Camillo-Guarino Giarini.

The birthplace of Francesco Castelli, he grew up in Bissone, Switzerland (which was at the time part of the Old Swiss Confederacy). Then he moved to Rome where he took his own life in the year 67.

Francesco Borromini Net Worth

Francesco Borromini is one of the richest Architect from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Francesco Borromini 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before he began the path to become an architect He was a stonemason. His first significant architectural venture included his work on the San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane monastery structure in Rome.

While his work was widely criticized by some of the most prominent architects of the time, Borromini was esteemed by many of the late 19th century’s architects of the late 19th century.

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Facts & Trivia

Francesco Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Francesco Borromini celebrates birthday on September 25 of every year.

What was Francesco Borromini known for?

The Italian architect Francesco Borromini (1599-1667) was the most daring and original architect of the Roman baroque , and his style is the embodiment of baroque extravagance. His works were influential throughout Europe and South America.

Who invented the curved church facade?

The church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (Saint Charles at the Four Fountains), also called San Carlino, is a Roman Catholic church in Rome, Italy. The church was designed by the architect Francesco Borromini and it was his first independent commission.

What was Borromini style?

Francesco Borromini was a 17-century Italian architect working in the Baroque style. Borromini’s take on the Baroque, which he executed mostly in Rome, was organic (emphasizing curved lines and overlapping geometric shapes) and non-traditional (breaking rules of Classical architecture in innovative ways).

Who taught Borromini?

From 1619 Borromini worked in the building hut at St. Peter’s, which was led by his uncle Carlo Maderno. During this time he intensively studied antiquity and especially the works of his great role model Michelangelo. [2] With his mentor and teacher Maderno he worked at Palazzo Barberini until he died.

Why did Borromini commit suicide?

In the summer of 1667, and following completion of the Falconieri chapel (the High Altar chapel) in San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, Borromini committed suicide in Rome, possibly as a result of nervous disorders and depression.