Poliziano, Angelo, or Politian, 1454-94, Italian poet, philologist, and humanist. Of middle-class origin, he was given a classical education, completed under the patronage of Lorenzo de' Medici. He became Lorenzo's companion and was tutor to the young Medici. For Lorenzo he translated much of the Iliad into Latin, and he later taught classics at Lorenzo's school. A fine classical scholar, he was a leader, with Lorenzo, in the use of the Tuscan vernacular in poetry. His ideas had substantial influence on the major Florentine artists of his time, including Botticelli and Michelangelo. His verse, tranquil and beautiful, shows the growing emphasis on style and form. Among his poetic works are the charming Stanze per la giostra, which is classical in tone, celebrating the jousting prowess of Lorenzo's brother Giuliano, and Orfeo (1475, tr. 1929, 1931), one of the earliest plays in the Italian language. He also wrote many lyrics in both Latin and Italian.

orig. Angelo Poliziano or Angelo Ambrogini

(born July 14, 1454, Montepulciano, Tuscany—died Sept. 28/29, 1494, Florence) Italian poet and humanist. He demonstrated his poetic abilities early and became a friend and protégé of Lorenzo de' Medici. One of the foremost classical scholars of the Renaissance, he produced between 1473 and 1478 Latin and Greek verses that are among the best examples of humanist poetry. He was also, with Lorenzo, a leader in the revaluation of literature in Italian. His vernacular works include Stanzas Begun for the Tournament of the Magnificent Giuliano de' Medici (1475–78), a masterpiece in ottava rima, and the drama Orfeo (1480).

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Angelo is a given name that may refer to:

• Angelo Badalamenti (born 1937), American composer
• Angelo Bertelli (1921-1999), American football quarterback
• Angelo Bronzino (1503-1572), Italian Mannerist painter
• Angelo Bruno (1910-1980), American mobster
• Angelo Buono, Jr. (1934-2002), American serial killer
• Angelo Cataldi (born 1951), American sportcaster based in Philadelphia
• Angelo Dundee (born 1921), American boxing trainer
• Angelo Fusco (born 1956), Provisional Irish Republican Army member
• Angelo Garcia (born 1976), Puerto Rican Singer (ex-member of Menudo)
• Angelo Lano, American FBI agent who headed the Watergate investigation
• Angelo Mariani (1838-1914), French chemist
• Angelo Mosca (1938-present), wrestler and Canadian Football Player
• Angelo Ambrogini Poliziano (1454–1494), Florentine classical scholar and poet
• Angelo Secchi (1818-1878), Italian astronomer
• Angelo Torres, cartoonist and caricaturist

As a surname it may refer to:

• Jeff Angelo, Iowa politician
• D'Angelo (born 1974), American musician
• Beverly D'Angelo (born 1951), American film actress and singer
• Michael Angelo

Places

• San Angelo, city in Texas, United States of America
• Santo Angelo, Brazilian city

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• Angelo (song), a UK number one single by Brotherhood of Man
• Avenging Angelo, a film
• Angelo Hastings, a fictional character from WHSC
• Angelo (The Pretender), a character in the TV series the Pretender, portrayed by Paul DillonPIERROT
• Locations in Rome, Italy
• Castel Sant'Angelo, a castle in Rome
• Ponte Sant'Angelo, a bridge in Rome
• Angelo A fictional character in Dragon Quest VIII
• Locations in San Angelo, Texas, USA
• Angelo State University
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