FAQ About Niccolò Machiavelli
Was Machiavelli ever in political office?
Yes, Machiavelli served as a diplomat and senior official in the Florentine Republic. He was involved in a number of diplomatic missions and was responsible for the republic's military affairs for a period. His political career, however, ended in 1512 when the Medici family returned to power, and Machiavelli was first imprisoned and then exiled.
