Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (3 May 1469 – 21 June 1527) was a Florentine diplomat, author, philosopher, and historian, often regarded as the father of modern political philosophy and political science.

The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli

Contents Nicolo Machiavelli, born at Florence on 3rd May 1469. From 1494 to 1512 held an official post at Florence which included diplomatic missions to various European courts. Imprisoned in Florence, 1512; later exiled and returned to San Casciano. Died at Florence on 22nd June 1527. INTRODUCTION Nicolo Machiavelli was born at Florence on 3rd […]