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Francesco Guicciardini

Renaissance historian and statesman who wrote the History of Italy

Did you know?He was a close associate of Machiavelli, though he often criticised his friend's more cynical views regarding human nature and politics.

Francesco Guicciardini (Italian:; 6 March 1483 – 22 May 1540) was an Italian historian and statesman. A friend and critic of Niccolò Machiavelli, he is considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance.

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Age at death: 57
Years since death: 486

Born: March 6, 1483 · Florence, Italy
Died: May 22, 1540
Nationality: Republic of Florence
Known for: Literature, Politics, Scholarship

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Father: Piero Guicciardini
Mother: Simona Gianfigliazzi
Spouse: Maria Salviati

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