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Niccolò Machiavelli
(1469-1527)
Who Was Niccoló Machiavelli?
Niccolò Machiavelli was a diplomat for 14 years in Italy's Florentine Republic during the Medici family's exile.
When the Medici family returned to power in 1512, Machiavelli was dismissed and briefly jailed. He then wrote The Prince, a handbook for politicians on the use of ruthless, self-serving cunning, inspiring the term "Machiavellian" and establishing Machiavelli as the "father of modern political theory." He also wrote several poems and plays.
He died on June 21, 1527, in Florence, Italy.
Early Life and Diplomatic Career
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was born in Florence, Italy, on May 3, 1469 — a time when Italy was divided into four rival city-states and, thusly, was at the mercy of stronger governments throughout the rest of Europe.
The young Machiavelli became a diplomat after the temporary fall of Florence's ruling Medici family in 1494.
He served in that position for 14 ye