Girolamo Benivieni

Florentine poet and literary figure

Girolamo Benivieni - Florentine poet and literary figure
Born

February 6th, 1453
572 years ago

Died

1542
483 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in Florence in 1453, a significant figure in the Italian Renaissance, contributed to the development of poetry with a focus on humanist themes. Worked closely with notable contemporaries, such as Lorenzo de' Medici, and influenced the Florentine literary scene. His works often reflected personal emotion and the beauty of nature, merging classical inspirations with innovative forms.

Wrote the influential poetry collection 'Rime'

Contributed to the Florentine humanist literature

Influenced contemporaries like Lorenzo de' Medici

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