Baldassare Castiglione (jan 1, 1478 – jan 1, 1529)
Description:
Italian diplomat who lived from 1478-1529. Published the most famous Renaissance book "The Book of the Courtier". This became the archetype for the "Renaissance man," who was versed in liberal arts and social graces, as contrasted to the more unrefined Middle Ages knight.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1478
jan 1, 1529
~ 51 years