Claudio Achillini

Claudio Achillini (Latin Claudius Achillinus; 18 September 1574 – 1 October 1640) was an Italian philosopher, theologian, mathematician, poet, and jurist. He is a major figure in the history of Italian Baroque poetry.


Claudio Achillini
Engraving by L. Pecini Vene, in "Le glorie degli Incogniti"
Born(1574-09-18)18 September 1574
Bologna, Papal States
Died1 October 1640(1640-10-01) (aged 66)
Bologna, Papal States
Resting placeSan Martino, Bologna
NationalityItalian
Occupations
Parent(s)Clearco Achillini and Polissena Achillini (née de' Buoi)
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Bologna
Influences
Academic work
Institutions
  • University of Bologna
  • University of Ferrara
  • University of Parma
Notable studentsCarlo Cesare Malvasia
Writing career
Language
Period
Genres
Literary movement
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