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Niccolo Machiavelli

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (May 3, 1469-June 21, 1527)
    Italian statesman/political theorist
    Wrote 'Il Principe (1513),' eight books of the history of Florence (1520-25)
    Established a Florentine militia (1505)
    Historian, University of Florence (1520)

Why he might be annoying:

    His histories are inaccurate because he left out facts that would offend his patrons.
    He was the original devious politician.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He skipped Greek classes as a youngster.
    He believed that actions spoke larger than words.
    'Il Principe' was a landmark in political science.

Credit: Fantom


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 20 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 20 Votes: 5.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 65 Votes: 47.69% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 38 Votes: 34.21% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 49 Votes: 48.98% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 182 Votes: 53.30% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 27 Votes: 29.63% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 37 Votes: 62.16% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 63.41% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 111 Votes: 51.35% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 143 Votes: 57.34% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 244 Votes: 59.84% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 336 Votes: 52.98% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 644 Votes: 49.53% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1428 Votes: 54.27% Annoying