
Niccolo Machiavelli
Born: May 3, 1469
Died: June 21, 1527
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Writer
Biography: Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was an Italian historian, diplomat, philosopher, humanist and writer based in Florence during the Renaissance. A founder of modern political science, he was a diplomat, political philosopher, playwright, and a civil servant of the Florentine Republic. He also wrote comedies, carnival songs, and poetry.