Dante's Biography

Dante Alighieri's birth

1265

Dante was born in Florence, from Alighiero di Bellincione and Bella

First meeting of Beatrice Portinari

1274

He says he met Beatrice for the first time at the age of nine, and that he fell in love with her at first sight

Dante's wedding

1285

Dante marries Gemma Donati

Death of Beatrice

1290

According to Dante's Vita Nova Beatrice died at 24

Dante's Exile

1302

Dante was accused of corruption and finally condamned to perpetual exile

Dante's Death

1321

Dante died of malaria in Ravenna, where he was hosted by Guido Novello da Polenta, after a diplomatic mission to Venice.