Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was an Italian poet and politician most famous for his Divine Comedy (c. 1319) where he descends through Hell, climbs Purgatory, and arrives at the illumination of Paradise. Dante meets many historical characters along the way, including his guide, the Roman poet Virgil (70-19 BCE). It is considered one of the greatest works of medieval literature.
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1265 - 1321The life of the Italian poet and politician Dante Alighieri.
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c. 1293The Italian writer Dante Alighieri completes his collection of poems The New Life (La Vita Nuova).
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1300Dante Alighieri is appointed prior of Florence.
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1302The Italian poet and politician Dante Alighieri is exiled from Florence.
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c. 1307The Italian writer Dante Alighieri completes his collection of poems and commentaries The Banquet (Convivio).
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c. 1313The Italian poet and politician Dante Alighieri writes his political treatise Monarchy (De Monarchia).
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c. 1319The Italian poet Dante Alighieri completes his epic the Divine Comedy.
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13 Sep 1321The Italian poet Dante Alighieri dies of malaria in Ravenna.
