Baldassare Castiglione (dec 1, 1478 – sep 18, 1529)
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Italian courtier and Renaissance author, who wrote Il Cortegiano (The Book of the Courtier): portrays the ideal courtier, was important in spreading Italian humanism to England and France. Idea of perfect man (well rounded man), was combined with Renaissance ideals in the book. Guide to how to be a good courtier- someone who attends court as companion to royalty.
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