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Dante

Type Figure Region Italy Time 1265–1321 Also known as Dante Alighieri、但丁·阿利吉耶里、Durante degli Alighieri

Dante Alighieri (1265–1321), Italian poet and political figure from Florence, known as the father of Italian literature;…

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  1. 1265–1289Florence · FlorenceDante was born in Florence to a declining noble family, received a classical and theological education in his youth, took part in the 'Dolce Stil Novo' poetry movement, associated with poets such as Guido Cavalcanti, and began writing lyric poetry in the Italian vernacular.
  2. 1295–1302Florence · FlorenceDante served as a member of Florence's supreme governing body and became embroiled in the struggle between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. In 1302 he was sentenced to exile and never returned to his homeland for the rest of his life; this political setback profoundly influenced his later work.
  3. 1302–1321Northern Italy · ItalyDuring his exile Dante completed the Divine Comedy along with major works such as De Vulgari Eloquentia and Monarchia, constructing an allegorical three-realm journey guided by Virgil and Beatrice, laying the foundation for the Italian national literary language tradition; he died in Ravenna in 1321.

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