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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