Giovanni Boccaccio (jun 16, 1313 – dec 21, 1375)
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A prominent Italian poet, writer, and scholar of the 14th century. His most famous work is the Decameron, a collection of 100 tales narrated by a group of ten characters. He is also known for his scholarly works, including a commentary on Dante's Inferno, and for his contributions to the development of Italian literature.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 16, 1313
dec 21, 1375
~ 62 years