Bernardo,‏ da Bibbiena Dovizi

Born in Tuscany in 1470, Bernardo Dovizi da Bibbiena became an important figure in the world of the Medici and the papal court. He served as a diplomat and churchman, eventually becoming a cardinal, and was closely connected with Pope Leo X.

He was not only a political operator but also a man of letters. His best-known work, La Calandria, was a celebrated Renaissance comedy and helped secure his place in literary history.

Bibbiena died in 1520. He is often remembered as a classic Renaissance court figure: politically active, deeply involved in church affairs, and at the same time a patron and participant in the lively literary culture of his age.