Quick Facts About Dante Alighieri
- Born
- January 1, 1265
- Died
- September 22, 1321
- Nationality
- Republic of Florence
- Profession
- Linguist
- Notable works
- Le Marche, storia e cultura
- Known for
- Q18081, Vita Nuova, The Divine Comedy, De Monarchia, Convivio
- Spouse
- Gemma Donati
About Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri, often called simply Dante, was an Italian poet, writer and philosopher. His epic poem, originally titled Comedìa, was later renamed The Divine Comedy by Giovanni Boccaccio. It is widely regarded as one of the most important Middle Ages poems and a masterpiece of Italian literature.
