Niccolò Machiavelli
Florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist (1469–1527)
Niccolò Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 (Julian calendar) in Florence and died on June 21, 1527 (Julian calendar) in Sant'Andrea in Percussina, aged 58. Recorded occupations: writer, politician, historian, philosopher, political theorist and military theorist. Country of citizenship: Republic of Florence. Associated movement: High Renaissance. Fields of work: philosophy, politics, political science and diplomacy. Notable works include “The Prince”, “Discourses on Livy” and “Capitoli”. Educated at University of Florence.
- Born
- May 3, 1469 (Julian calendar) · Florence
- Died
- June 21, 1527 (Julian calendar) · Sant'Andrea in Percussina
- Age at death
- 58
- Citizenship
- Republic of Florence
- Occupations
- writer, politician, historian, philosopher, political theorist, military theorist
- Movements
- High Renaissance
- Notable works
- The Prince, Discourses on Livy, Capitoli
- Education
- University of Florence
- Wikipedia editions
- 161 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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