Bernardo Accolti

September 14, 1465 (age 70)

Arezzo, Italy

Known in his own day as l'Unico Arelino, he acquired great fame as a reciter of impromptu verse. He was listened to by large crowds, composed of the most learned men and the most distinguished prelates of the age. Among others, Cardinal Pietro Bembo left on record a testimony to his extraordinary talent. It is probable that he succeeded better in his extemporaneous productions than in those which were the fruit of deliberation. His works, under the title Virginia, Comedia, Capitoli e Strambotti di Messer Bernardo Accolti Aretino, were published at Florence in 1513, and have been reprinted several times. Bernardo Accolti died in 1536 in Rome.

Bernardo Accolti

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also known as l'Unico Arelino

poet

Background

Bernardo Accolti was born in September 14, 1465 in Arezzo, Italy. He was the son of Benedetto Accolti.

Career

Known in his own day as l'Unico Arelino, he acquired great fame as a reciter of impromptu verse.

He was listened to by large crowds, composed of the most learned men and the most distinguished prelates of the age. Among others, Cardinal Pietro Bembo left on record a testimony to his extraordinary talent.

It is probable that he succeeded better in his extemporaneous productions than in those which were the fruit of deliberation. His works, under the title Virginia, Comedia, Capitoli e Strambotti di Messer Bernardo Accolti Aretino, were published at Florence in 1513, and have been reprinted several times.

Bernardo Accolti died in 1536 in Rome.

Achievements

Bernardo Accolti was so highly regarded and received such lavish remuneration by Pope Leo X that he was able to buy the Duchy of Nepi.

Connections

Father:: Benedetto Accolti
Brother:: Benedetto Accolti the Younger
Brother:: Pietro Accolti

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