Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli was a 16th century Florentine philosopher known for his political ideas, particularly his books The Prince and the Discourses on Livy.
Niccolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli
Philosopher
May 3, 1469
Taurus
June 22, 1527
58
Florence, Italy
Niccolò Machiavelli, a 16th-century philosopher from Florence, is best known for his influential political ideas. His most renowned works, “The Prince” and “Discourses on Livy,” were published posthumously and continue to be studied and debated for their insights on power, morality, and politics. Machiavelli also held various diplomatic and government positions in Florence and authored other significant works such as “Art of War” and “History of Florence.”