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Philosopher and diplomatPolitical theory1469–1527

Niccolò Machiavelli

A Florentine diplomat and thinker, Machiavelli analyzed political power realistically, valuing virtù, one's own military force, reason of state, and republican institutions capable of preserving liberty and civic greatness.

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Closest personality
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Political axes

Profile across the twelve axes

  • Structure

    Balanced
    Federal50%
    Unitary50%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy75%
    Autocracy25%
  • Power

    Balanced
    Security52%
    Liberty48%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Assimilation
    Assimilation72%
    Multiculturalism28%
  • Diplomacy

    Leaning · Militarist
    Militarist66%
    Pacifist34%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist26%
    Nationalist74%
  • Economy

    Balanced
    Public50%
    Private50%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning69%
    Free market31%
  • Trade

    Leaning · Protectionism
    Protectionism71%
    Globalism29%
  • Religion

    Balanced
    Irreligious52%
    Religious49%
  • Morality

    Balanced
    Progressive44%
    Traditionalist56%
  • Technology

    Strong · Technology
    Technology75%
    Biology25%

What sets Niccolò Machiavelli apart

Most unusual position

Immigration

Niccolò Machiavelli leans further toward assimilation than 80% of the 569 personalities in the catalog.

Personality median 49Niccolò Machiavelli 72

Of all the axes, Immigration is where Niccolò Machiavelli stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Religion

On Religion, Niccolò Machiavelli sits practically at the catalog median.

Personality median 49Niccolò Machiavelli 52

Here they share common ground with most personalities.