Antonio Ranieri

Antonio Ranieri
Autographed photograph of Ranieri in old age.
Member of the Chamber of Deputies Kingdom of Italy
In office
1861–1881
MonarchsVictor Emmanuel II, Humbert I
Member of the Senate
In office
1882–1888
MonarchHumbert I
Personal details
Born8 September 1806
Died4 January 1888 (aged 81)
PartyHistorical Left
ProfessionWriter, Professor
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Antonio Ranieri (8 September 1806 – 4 January 1888) was an Italian writer, patriot and politician, better known for his juvenile intimate friendship with Giacomo Leopardi (1798 – 1837), the most renowned 19th-century Italian poet.