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1513 in Italy

Explore 10 historical events and records for Italy in 1513.

Historical records for Italy in 1513

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February

Death of Julius II

Julius II ยท Pope ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Death of Julius II

October

Battle of La Motta

Colonna, Prospero ยท La Motta ยท Warfare / Italian Wars

Fights for the Spanish against the Venetians

Other events (month unknown)

Machiavelli Drafts The Prince

Machiavelli, Niccolo ยท Political philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Machiavelli composed the treatise later known as The Prince during his enforced retirement. Its account of political acquisition and preservation drew extensively on his diplomatic observations.

Machiavelli Explains Virtu Against Fortune

Machiavelli, Niccolo ยท Political philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

In The Prince Machiavelli analyzed how political skill can confront unpredictable circumstances. This argument rejected the comforting assumption that conventional virtue guarantees successful rule.

Machiavelli Imprisoned On Conspiracy Suspicion

Machiavelli, Niccolo ยท Political philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Machiavelli was imprisoned and tortured after being implicated in a suspected plot against Medici rule. His release after an amnesty did not restore his former public responsibilities.

Machiavelli Retreats To Sant Andrea

Machiavelli, Niccolo ยท Political philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Machiavelli withdrew to his property near San Casciano following the collapse of his political career. In correspondence he described nightly study of ancient authors and reflection on statecraft.

Pope

Leo X ยท Vatican ยท Pope ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Giovanni DeMedici the Cardinal deacon of St Maria in Dominica

Siege of Rome

Julius II ยท Rome ยท Pope ยท Warfare / Italian Wars

Julius II excommunicates the entire French army

Succession

Lorenzo of Urbino ยท Florence ยท House / House of Medici

Succeeds as King of Florence

Venice Joins France Against Milan

Leonardo Loredan ยท Blois ยท Warfare / Military

Venetian diplomacy made common cause with Louis XII against the Sforza regime and its allies in the Duchy of Milan.

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