Who Is Cavalcanti

Italian: from a medieval personal name derived from cavalcare ‘to ride’, from Latin caballicare. The form Cavalcanti also became established in Spain.

Where does the name Cavalcanti come from?

Italian: from a medieval personal name derived from cavalcare ‘to ride’, from Latin caballicare. The form Cavalcanti also became established in Spain.

Who was Dante's best friend?

Because of this intellectual indebtedness, Dante dedicated his Vita nuova to Cavalcanti—to his best friend (primo amico).

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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