Niccolò Machiavelli

Italian diplomat and political and military theorist (1469–1527)
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Niccolò Machiavelli

Summary

Niccolò Machiavelli is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on May 3, 1469[3]. He passed away in Sant'Andrea in Percussina[4]. He died on June 21, 1527[5]. He worked as a writer[6], politician[7], historian[8], philosopher[9], and political theorist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Niccolò Machiavelli was born in Florence[2].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli died in Sant'Andrea in Percussina[4].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469[3].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli died on June 21, 1527[5].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli died on June 22, 1527[12].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli is buried at Basilica of Santa Croce[13].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Niccolò Machiavelli[14].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli's father was Bernardo di Niccolò Machiavelli[15].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli's mother was Bartolomea di Stefano Nelli[16].
  • Among Niccolò Machiavelli's spouses was Marietta Corsini[17].
  • A child of Niccolò Machiavelli was Piero Macchiavelli[18].
  • A child of Niccolò Machiavelli was Bartolomea Machiavelli[19].
  • A child of Niccolò Machiavelli was Bernardo Macciavelli[20].
  • A child of Niccolò Machiavelli was Ludovico Macciavelli[21].
  • A child of Niccolò Machiavelli was Guido Machiavelli[22].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli held citizenship in Republic of Florence[23].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli's professions included writer[6].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli worked as a politician[7].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli's professions included historian[8].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli worked as a political theorist[10].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli worked as a military theorist[24].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli's field of work was philosophy[25].
  • Niccolò Machiavelli was educated at University of Florence[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Machiavelli is The Prince[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Niccolò Machiavelli… he was born on May 3, 1469[3]. His father was Bernardo di he[15]. His mother was Bartolomea di Stefano Nelli[16].

Education

Niccolò Machiavelli was educated at University of Florence[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], politician[7], historian[8], philosopher[9], political theorist[10], and military theorist[24]. Niccolò Machiavelli's field of work was philosophy[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Prince[27], a literary work[28], founded in 1513[29]; Discourses on Livy[30], a literary work[31]; and Capitoli[32], a literary work[33], founded in 1600[34]. Things named for Niccolò Machiavelli include Machiavellianism[35].

Personal Life

Niccolò Machiavelli was married to Marietta Corsini[17]. Children include Piero Macchiavelli[18], a military personnel[36], 1514–1564[37], of Duchy of Florence[38]; Bartolomea Machiavelli[19]; Bernardo Macciavelli[20]; Ludovico Macciavelli[21]; and Guido Machiavelli[22]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 21, 1527[5] and June 22, 1527[12]. Niccolò Machiavelli passed away in Sant'Andrea in Percussina[4]. The cause of death was peritonitis[40]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of Santa Croce[13] and Tomb of him[14].

Why It Matters

Niccolò Machiavelli has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[42], a philosopher[43], 1906–1975[44], of Prussia[45], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[46], specialised in political philosophy[47]; Antonio Gramsci[48], a philosopher[49], 1891–1937[50], of Kingdom of Italy[51], awarded the Viareggio Prize[52], specialised in philosophy[53]; Andrzej Maksymilian Fredro[54], a writer[55], 1620–1679[56], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[57]; Giovanni Botero[58], a Catholic priest[59], 1544–1617[60]; Vilfredo Pareto[61], an economist[62], 1848–1923[63], of Kingdom of Italy[64], specialised in economics[65]; and Heinrich von Treitschke[66], a historian of Modern Age[67], 1834–1896[68], of Kingdom of Saxony[69], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[70], specialised in politics[71].

Works attributed to him include Discourse on Reforming the Government of Florence[72], Belfagor arcidiavolo[73], Clizia[74], Discourses on Livy[75], The Prince[76], and Description of the Manner in which Duke Valentino put Vitellozzo Vitelli, Oliverotto da Fermo, Lord Pagolo and the Duke of Gravina to Death[77]. Entities named for him include Machiavellianism[35].

FAQs

Where was Niccolò Machiavelli born?

Born in Florence[2], Niccolò Machiavelli…

Where did Niccolò Machiavelli die?

Niccolò Machiavelli passed away in Sant'Andrea in Percussina[4].

Who were Niccolò Machiavelli's parents?

Niccolò Machiavelli's father was Bernardo di Niccolò Machiavelli[15]. Niccolò Machiavelli's mother was Bartolomea di Stefano Nelli[16].

Who was Niccolò Machiavelli married to?

Niccolò Machiavelli's spouses include Marietta Corsini[17].

What did Niccolò Machiavelli do for work?

Niccolò Machiavelli worked as writer[6], politician[7], historian[8], philosopher[9], and political theorist[10].

Where did Niccolò Machiavelli go to school?

Niccolò Machiavelli was educated at University of Florence[26].

Who did Niccolò Machiavelli influence?

Niccolò Machiavelli has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[42], Antonio Gramsci[48], Andrzej Maksymilian Fredro[54], and Giovanni Botero[58].

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