Baldassare Castiglione (feb 28, 1478 – apr 14, 1529)
Description:
Baldassare Castiglione was an Italian writer who was best known for his dialogue Il libro del cortegiano (1528; The Book of the Courtier). The book was written to show what proper principles of the courtier should have, and eventually led to change in how the government presented themselves.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 28, 1478
apr 14, 1529
~ 51 years