Giovanni Boccaccio

Giovanni Boccaccio (born June 17, 1313, in Certaldo; died December 21, 1375, in Certaldo) was a poet, diplomat, lyricist, writer, and translator from the Republic of Florence. Boccaccio is best known for his notable works, The Decameron, and Elegia di Madonna Fiammetta.

Throughout his career, Boccaccio made contributions to various industries, including literature, authorship, books, and writing. He was the author of several works, such as Teseida, Elegia di Madonna Fiammetta, Amorosa visione, Corbaccio, De Mulieribus Claris, The Decameron, De Casibus Virorum Illustrium, The Filocolo, Il Filostrato, Genealogia Deorum Gentilium, and Zibaldone.