An archive of internet resources, writings, articles, & information on the life & work of Antonio Gramsci (1891-1937), an Italian Political Theorist & Activist.

Chronology of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) 1265 - Dante is born, probably May 29, under the sign of Gemini. 1274 - First meets, and falls in love with Beatrice Portinari, according to the Vita nuova. 1283 - Dante's father dies. He is married shortly thereafter to Gemma Donati, with whom he has four children (Jacopo, Pietro, Giovanni and Antonia). 1289 - Participates as a cavalryman in the battle ...