Niccolo Machiavelli (jan 1, 1469 – jan 1, 1527)
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Florentine diplomat and historian who lived from 1469-1527. Wrote the famous essay, "The Prince", which described his view of realistic government with a strong leader concerned only with political power and success and embracing the ideal of seeking to be feared rather than loved by the masses.
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