Antonio Ranieri | |
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 Autographed photograph of Ranieri in old age. | |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies Kingdom of Italy | |
| In office 1861–1881 | |
| Monarchs | Victor Emmanuel II, Humbert I |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 1882–1888 | |
| Monarch | Humbert I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 September 1806 Naples (Kingdom of the Two Sicilies) |
| Died | 4 January 1888 (aged 81) Portici, Naples (Kingdom of Italy) |
| Political party | Historical Left |
| Profession | Writer, Professor |
Antonio Ranieri (8 September 1806 – 4 January 1888) was an Italian writer, patriot and politician, better known for his juvenile intimate friendship with Giacomo Leopardi (1798 – 1837), the most renowned 19th-century Italian poet.