Skip to content
Back to the story

1862–1889

His father dies; school ends at thirteen

The father dies, and Michael has to leave school at thirteen to take charge of the family's vineyards, fields and pastures. From now on his education comes from practice and observation.

The father dies, and Michael has to leave school at thirteen to take charge of the family's vineyards, fields and pastures. From now on his education comes from practice and observation.