Alessandro Manzoni
Alessandro Francesco Tommaso Antonio Manzoni was born in Milan on March 7, 1785, and died on May 22, 1873.
A celebrated Italian poet, novelist, playwright, and philosopher, he is widely regarded as one of Italy's greatest writers.
His masterpiece, The Betrothed, first published in 1827, is considered a cornerstone of world literature and a symbol of the Italian Risorgimento.
Beyond its literary merit, the novel played a decisive role in shaping the modern unified Italian language.
Verdi composed his famous Requiem in Manzoni's honor, marking his profound cultural impact on Italian civilization.
