Dante alighieri 2 (2)

Dante's Life

By mbrownwh15
  • Dante is born in Florence, Italy.
    May 28, 1265

    Dante is born in Florence, Italy.

    Dante's exact birth date is not exactly known. His birth date is believed to be around mid-May to mid-June on the 28th or 29th in 1265.
  • Period: May 28, 1265 to Feb 1, 1321

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  • Jan 26, 1272

    Dante's mother dies

    The exact date of her death is not known.
  • Apr 16, 1275

    Dante begins his education

    Dante's education lasted for many years. Exact date is not known.
  • Aug 7, 1282

    Dante finishes his education

    Exact date not known.
  • Oct 5, 1283

    Dante's father dies and Dante "marries" Gemma Donati

    The exact date of his marriage is not known.
  • Jun 11, 1289

    The battle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellinis in which Dante fought with the Guelphs.

  • Jun 11, 1289

    Dante becomes a member of the White Guelphs.

  • Dec 20, 1295

    Dante joins the guild of apothecaries to enter the public life.

    The exact date is not known.
  • Nov 28, 1302

    Dante is exiled for two years by the Black Guelphs

    The exact date is not known.
  • Sep 3, 1304

    Dante begins writing The Convivio in 1304 and finishes in 1307.

    The exact date is not known.
  • May 12, 1306

    Dante begins writing the Divine Comedy in 1306 and finishes until his death in 1321.

    The exact date is not known.
  • Sep 4, 1314

    The first part of the Divine Comedy, the Inferno (in Italian means Hell) is published.

    The exact date is not known.
  • Feb 28, 1321

    Dante dies of malaria.

    The exact date is not known.