Italian writer and poet (1785–1873). Alessandro Manzoni was born on 7 March 1785 in what is now Italy. Alessandro Manzoni is remembered as a writer, poet and politician, a citizen of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Empire. Notable works include “The Betrothed”, “Storia della colonna infame” and “Il cinque maggio”. Positions held included senator of the Kingdom of Sardinia and member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Before and after
- from 1785 to 1925Qajar dynasty
- 1785Publication of The Marriage of Figaro
- from 1785 to 1795Northwest Indian War
- 1 January 1785Launch of The Times
- 7 March 1785Birth of Alessandro Manzoni
- 1786Founding of Reykjavík
- 1786Publication of Ode to Joy
- 17 January 1786Discovery of Comet Encke
- 1787First Fleet
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