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baldassarre castiglione. Short Biography. Born 12-6-1478 Was born at Casatico , near Mantua, Where his parents owned a impressive palazzo. When he was 16 he began his humanist studies in Milan, also he wrote about his works and of those of other guests in letters to other princes. .
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Short Biography • Born 12-6-1478 • Was born at Casatico, near Mantua, Where his parents owned a impressive palazzo. • When he was 16 he began his humanist studies in Milan, also he wrote about his works and of those of other guests in letters to other princes.
Most famous works • His most famous book was The book of Courtier. • The book was published by the Aldine Press. The book is based on nostalgic recreation of castiliognes experience at the court of Duke Guidobaldo de Mont- Efeltro of Urbino. The book was published a year before his death, in 1528.
How it influenced! • Castiglione had a great influence through his writing on Renaissance behavior. His book was great help in the shaping of the Italian Renaissance. He was very popular in the court. This is a picture of court life.