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1265 - Birth: Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy, into a prominent family.
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1285 - Marriage to Gemma Donati: Dante married Gemma Donati, although they lived in a somewhat troubled marriage.
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1302 - Exile from Florence: Due to political conflicts, Dante was exiled from Florence, the city he loved, and never returned.
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1308-1320 - Writing of The Divine Comedy: Dante composed his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, a monumental epic poem that describes his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
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1321 - Death: Dante died in Ravenna, Italy, where he had spent his last years in exile.