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Niccolo Machiavelli

By MrsYonkers
  • May 3, 1469

    Born

    Born
    Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3rd, 1469 in Florence, Italy.
  • 1498

    Head of Second Chancery

    Machiavelli became the head of the second chancery at the age of 29.
  • 1512

    Florence overthrown!

    Florence overthrown!
    The Florentine republic was overthrown by the Medici family!
  • 1513

    Suspected of Conspiracy

    Suspected of Conspiracy
    In 1513 Machiavelli was suspected of conspiracy, imprisoned, tortured, and then was sent to exile on his father's property.
  • 1513

    The Prince

    The Prince
    When Machiavelli was at his father's property he wrote an outline of what he thought made an effective leader which was The Prince.
  • Jun 21, 1527

    Died

    Died
    Machiavelli became ill and died.
  • 1532

    The Prince is Published!

    The Prince is Published!
    5 years after Machiavelli's death his book finally got published!