NiccolãÃÃÃò Machiavelli
1469 - 1527
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Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince,' where he discusses the nature of power, politics, and leadership. Machiavelli's work is often associated with cunning and immorality due to his famous quote 'the ends justify the means.' However, his ideas have also been interpreted as pragmatic and realistic views on governance and statecraft.