On May 3, 1469 the Italian philosopher, musician, poet, and writer Niccolo Machiavelli is born. Italian diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli is best known for writing The Prince, a handbook for unscrupulous politicians that inspired the term "Machiavellian" and established its author as the "father of modern political theory."
Niccolo Machiavelli worked under a banker from 1487 to 1495.
In addition to being a politician, diplomat, and being involved in military affairs, Niccolo also wrote poetry, comedies, and carnival songs.
While working as a chancellor for Florence Niccolo Machiavelli conducted 23 diplomatic missions.
While working as chancellor, Niccolo was responsible for carrying out the policy decisions, as well as writing diplomatic letters to various states and reading and writing reports.
In 1502 Niccolo Machiavelli married Marietta Corsini. Together they had two daughters and four sons. Niccolo's grandson Giovanni Ricci saved most of his letters.
In 1513 Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince, which became his most famous work, during a time when he had been exiled from the affairs of city politics.
Niccolo Machiavelli is said to have admired Cincinnatus for being a selfless Roman dictator.
Pope Clement VIII condemned Niccolo Machiavelli's book The Prince.
Niccolo Machiavelli also wrote the satire book titled The Mandrake, and The Art of War treaties.
The monarchs spited Niccolo Machiavelli because he believed in democracy.
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