Francesco Guicciardini

Italian writer, historian and politician (1483-1540)
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Francesco Guicciardini
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Francesco Guicciardini

Summary

Francesco Guicciardini is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on March 6, 1483[3]. He passed away in Arcetri[4]. He died on May 22, 1540[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], diplomat[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,271 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Francesco Guicciardini's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Francesco Guicciardini died in Arcetri[4].
  • Francesco Guicciardini was born on March 6, 1483[3].
  • Francesco Guicciardini died on May 22, 1540[5].
  • Francesco Guicciardini is buried at Santa Felicita[12].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's father was Piero Guicciardini[13].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's mother was Simona Gianfigliazzi[14].
  • Francesco Guicciardini was married to Maria Salviati[15].
  • Francesco Guicciardini held citizenship in Republic of Florence[16].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's professions included historian[6].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's professions included politician[7].
  • Francesco Guicciardini worked as a writer[8].
  • Francesco Guicciardini worked as a diplomat[9].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's education included a stint at University of Padua[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Guicciardini is Storie fiorentine[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Guicciardini is Q3709939[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Guicciardini is Dialogue on the government of Florence[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Guicciardini is Considerazioni intorno ai 'Discorsi' del Machiavelli[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Guicciardini is Storia d'Italia[22].
  • Francesco Guicciardini is recorded as male[23].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Guicciardini[25].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's family name is recorded as Guicciardini[26].
  • Francesco Guicciardini's given name is recorded as Francesco[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Francesco Guicciardini… he was born on March 6, 1483[3]. His father was Piero Guicciardini[13]. His mother was Simona Gianfigliazzi[14].

Education

Francesco Guicciardini's education included a stint at University of Padua[17]. Studied under Marcello Adriani[28], a politician[29], 1464–1521[30], of Republic of Florence[31], specialised in politics[32]; Filippo Decio[33], a jurist[34], 1454–1535[35]; Carlo Ruini[36], a jurist[37], 1456–1530[38]; and Francesco Pepi[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], diplomat[9], and philosopher[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Storie fiorentine[18], a literary work[40]; Q3709939[19], a written work[41]; Dialogue on the government of Florence[20], a written work[42]; Considerazioni intorno ai 'Discorsi' del Machiavelli[21]; and Storia d'Italia[22], a written work[43].

Personal Life

Francesco Guicciardini was married to Maria Salviati[15].

Death and Burial

Francesco Guicciardini died on May 22, 1540[5]. He passed away in Arcetri[4]. He is buried at Santa Felicita[12].

Why It Matters

Francesco Guicciardini ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,271 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He has been cited as an influence by Giovanni Botero[46], a Catholic priest[47], 1544–1617[48].

FAQs

Where was Francesco Guicciardini born?

Francesco Guicciardini's place of birth was Florence[2].

Where did Francesco Guicciardini die?

Francesco Guicciardini died in Arcetri[4].

Who were Francesco Guicciardini's parents?

Francesco Guicciardini's father was Piero Guicciardini[13]. Francesco Guicciardini's mother was Simona Gianfigliazzi[14].

Who was Francesco Guicciardini married to?

Francesco Guicciardini's spouses include Maria Salviati[15].

What did Francesco Guicciardini do for work?

Francesco Guicciardini worked as historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], diplomat[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Francesco Guicciardini go to school?

Francesco Guicciardini was educated at University of Padua[17].

Who did Francesco Guicciardini influence?

Francesco Guicciardini has been cited as an influence by Giovanni Botero[46].

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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