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As fall the light autumnal leaves, one still the other following, till the bough strews all its honors on the earth below.

Dante Alighieri

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Dante Alighieri
Age: 56 †
Born: 1265
Born: June 6
Died: 1321
Died: September 22
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Intellectual
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Philosopher
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Political Theorist
Politician
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Florence
Tuscany
Dante
Durante degli Alighieri
Durante di Alighiero degli Alighieri
Following
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Light
Autumnal
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Earth
Honors
Still
Till
Leaves

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