Francesco Guicciardini
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Summary
Francesco Guicciardini was born on March 6, 1483[1], in Florence[2]. He died on May 22, 1540[3], in Arcetri[4]. He worked as a historian[5], politician[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,824 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Santa Felicita[11]
- Father: Piero Guicciardini[12]
- Mother: Simona Gianfigliazzi[13]
- Spouse: Maria Salviati[14]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Florence[15]
- Educated at: University of Padua[16]
- Notable work: Storie fiorentine[17], Discorso di Logrogno[18], Dialogue on the government of Florence[19], Considerazioni intorno ai 'Discorsi' del Machiavelli[20], Storia d'Italia[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Francesco Guicciardini[23]
- Family name: Guicciardini[24]
- Given name: Francesco[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Francesco Guicciardini[26]
- Commons gallery: Francesco Guicciardini[27]
- Student of: Marcello Adriani[28], Filippo Decio[29], Carlo Ruini[30], Francesco Pepi[31]
- Described by source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory[32], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], BEIC Digital Library[36], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[37], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[38], Library of the World's Best Literature[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], Corpus Paracelsisticum, Band 3[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[42], Latin[43], Greek[44]
- Commons Creator page: Francesco Guicciardini[45]
- Name in native language: Francesco Guicciardini[46]
Why It Matters
Francesco Guicciardini has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Giovanni Botero[49], a Catholic priest[50], 1544–1617[51].
FAQs
Where was Francesco Guicciardini born?
Francesco Guicciardini was born in 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[12]. Francesco Guicciardini's mother was Simona Gianfigliazzi[13].
Who was Francesco Guicciardini married to?
Francesco Guicciardini's spouses include Maria Salviati[14].
What did Francesco Guicciardini do for work?
Francesco Guicciardini worked as a historian[5], politician[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], and philosopher[9].
Where did Francesco Guicciardini go to school?
Francesco Guicciardini was educated at University of Padua[16].
Who did Francesco Guicciardini influence?
Francesco Guicciardini has been cited as an influence by Giovanni Botero[49].