Castiglione, Baldassare (dec 27, 1478 – jan 21, 1529)
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Castiglione was an Italian courtier, diplomat, soldier and a prominent Renaissance author. He was most famous for writing The Book of the Courtier. The writing which portrays the ideal courtier, was a catalyst in spreading Italian humanism into England and France.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 27, 1478
jan 21, 1529
~ 50 years