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Dante Alighieri
Florentine poet, writer, and philosopher (c. 1265–1321)
Dante Alighieri was born in 1265 in Florence, Italy and died on September 22, 1321.
Born
in 1265
Died: September 22, 1321
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Florence, Italy
- Professions
- political theorist, poet, politician, philosopher, prose writer, linguist, writer, intellectual, theologian
- Citizenship
- Republic of Florence
More about Dante Alighieri
- Birth name
- Dante da Alaghiero degli Alaghieri
Family
- Child
- Jacopo Alighieri
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Questions people ask
Where was Dante Alighieri born?
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy.
What was Dante Alighieri’s name at birth?
Dante Alighieri’s recorded birth name is Dante da Alaghiero degli Alaghieri.