Dante Alighieri (jan 1, 1265 – sep 14, 1321)
Description:
A renowned Italian poet and politician, best known for his epic poem The Divine Comedy and Inferno (described the realms of the afterlie). He also wrote other works, including La Vita Nuova and Convivio, and engaged in political life in Florence, where he held public office and experienced political factions.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1265
sep 14, 1321
~ 56 years