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Niccolò Machiavelli is born

Niccolò Machiavelli, Italian florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist, known for florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist, was born on 1469-05-03.

Niccolò Machiavelli, Italian florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist, known for florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist, was born on 1469-05-03. Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (3 May 1469 – 21 June 1527) was a Florentine diplomat, author, philosopher, and historian who lived during the Italian Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise The Prince (Il Principe), written around 1513 but not published until 1532, five years after his death.

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Niccolò Machiavelli is Florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist.

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Niccolò Machiavelli

Florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist

Florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist

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  3. Stephen III of Moldavia defeats Matthias Corvinus of Hungary, with the latter being injured thrice, at the Battle of Bai

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  5. Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold marries third wife English Princess Margaret of York

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Events After

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    Portuguese heir to the throne Prince John (15) marries his cousin Eleanor of Viseu (12)

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  5. Battle of Brunkeberg: Swedish regent Sten Sture defeats forces led by Danish King Christian I

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Niccolò Machiavelli, Italian florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist, known for florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist, was born on 1469-05-03. Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (3 May 1469 – 21 June 1527) was a Florentine diplomat, author, philosopher, and historian who lived during the Italian Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise The Prince (Il Principe), written around 1513 but not published until 1532, five years after his death.
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Niccolò Machiavelli is Florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist.
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