Brunetto Latini was born in Florence in 1220, the son of Buonaccorso Latini. He belonged to the Guelph party. He was a notary and a man of learning, much respected by his fellow ...
Brunetto Latini. From the Catholic Encyclopedia. Florentine philosopher and statesman, born at Florence, c. 1210; the son of Buonaccorso Latini, died 1294.