Pietro della Vigna
Pietro della Vigna was a politician, writer, poet, diplomat and jurist (1190–1249). He was born in Capua and died in San Miniato.
Pietro della Vigna
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- Born
- 1190 · Capua.
- Died
- 1249 · San Miniato.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Sicily
- Occupation
- politician · writer · poet · diplomat · jurist
- Education
- University of Bologna
- Teachers
- Bene da Firenze
- Known for
- Constitutions of Melfi · Letters · Songs
- Languages
- medieval Latin · medieval Italian
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Identity
Pietro della Vigna studied at University of Bologna. Training under Bene da Firenze is recorded. The recorded working language is medieval Latin and medieval Italian. Positions recorded include logothete. Works named in the authority record are Constitutions of Melfi, Letters and Songs.
Pietro della Vigna is recorded as politician, writer, poet, diplomat and jurist.
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Life and career
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1190
Pietro della Vigna born at Capua.
1249
Pietro della Vigna died at San Miniato.
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Capua.
Birth place
San Miniato.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 18 August 2026.
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