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Tommaso Campanella, born Giovanni Domenico Campanella. Was a philosopher, theologian, poet and Italian Dominican friar.
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In 1582 he moved is Naples. In Naples he was also initiated in astrology; astrological speculations would become a constant feature in his writings.
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He wrote his first essay in 1590
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Campanella was arrested by the guards, accused of demonic practices.
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Thomas departed from Naples to Florence, With its load of books and manuscripts, counting on a teaching position in Pisa or Siena.
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At the end of 1593 or early 1594 he was arrested again. He spent 27 years in prison.
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He spent 27 years in prison in Naples. During his imprisonment he wrote his most important works: The Monarchy of Spain (1600), Political Aphorisms (1601), Atheismus Triumphatus
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Campanella died on May 21, 1639
