1. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469)

Philosopher

Ruthless Italian political philosopher who wrote The Prince in the early 1500s, which was considered his masterpiece.

2. Amerigo Vespucci (1454)

Explorer

Legendary letter-writing Italian explorer who proved Brazil and the West Indies were not in eastern Asia. America is the feminine Latin form of his name.

3. Benvenuto Cellini (1500)

Sculptor

Italian goldsmith and sculptor who was one of the most important artists of Mannerism. He sculpted Perseus with the Head of Medusa.

4. Gianni Scacco (1997)

Pop Singer

Italian pop singer who gained a following on Instagram and YouTube over the years. 

5. Francesca Del Taglia (1989)

Reality Star

Social media influencer who first rose to fame appearing on the Italian dating series Uomini e Donne. 

6. Andrea Maddaluni (1996)

Instagram Star

Influencer on Instagram responsible for the posts featured on the account iammadda. He posts modeling, martial arts and selfie content for his more than 330,000 followers.

7. Cloe Romagnoli (2006)

TV Actress

Actress who found stardom playing the blind girl Flaminia on the Italian hospital drama The Red Band Society, which she joined in 2017. She has also appeared on series like New School...

8. Thiago Batistuta (1991)

Instagram Star

TV actor known for being Gabriel Batistuta's first-born son. He has 160,000 followers on Instagram. 

9. Josh Rossi (1984)

Photographer

Professional photographer who is known for his unique photoshopping which often features superhero aesthetics and other cartoon elements.

10. Laura Masi (1986)

Photographer

Photographer who is known for specializing in traveling content. She shares her work through her website Ruberry and also through her Instagram where she has over 80,000 followers. She can be...

11. Irene Berni (1970)

Blogger

Italian blogger and social media star who is best recognized for running and operating her own Bed and Breakfast entitled Valdirose in Tuscany. She posts a range of lifestyle and...

12. Carlo Sestini (1994)

Model

London-based socialite and model who rose to fame on Instagram for his luxurious lifestyle and menswear fashion. He's modeled for high end designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and...

13. Erica Pelosini Leeman (1985)

Fashion Designer

Stylist and designer who has become a fashion icon as the art director and a contributor to Vogue magazine. She has become an It girl in fashion, working with countless...

14. Maria Chiara Masi (1985)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who has used the platform to post about her travels, food, and interest in fashion. 

15. Paolo Gucci (1931)

Business Executive

Business executive for the house of Gucci. He was appointed vice-president and managing director of the Gucci brand in 1953. He was fired a year later after mishandling business operations...

16. Chiara Francini (1979)

Movie Actress

Italian actress and singer who played Perla Cercilli in the TV series Non dirlo al mio capo. She also appeared in the movies Men Vs Women and The Worst Week of My Life.

17. Rodolfo Gucci (1912)

Movie Actor

Movie actor best known for his role in films from the 1920s to the 1940s. He is also known as one of the most prominent members of the Gucci family,...

18. Stefano Noferini (1961)

DJ

Italian DJ and tech house music producer who is best known for the 2010 single "Push N Pull," which landed at the number one spot on Billboard's Dance Club Songs list....

19. Ilaria Rastrelli (1970)

Pop Singer

Italian singer who is best known as a contestant on the Italian version of The X Factor. 

20. Benedetta Quagli (2001)

Instagram Star

Instagram star and model who posts pictures with her family and social circle for her 290,000 followers. She often shares pictures at events and landmarks.

21. Giorgio Panariello (1960)

Comedian

Comedian and actor who found fame in Italy through his appearances on television shows like Hands On and in films like No Problem (2008). He is famous for his many...

22. Eleonora Rocchini (1995)

Instagram Star

Social media star who appeared on the Italian reality series Uomini e Donne in 2016. She is widely known for her Ele.Rc account, where she has gained popularity for her...

23. Ginevra Stella (2012)

TikTok Star

TikTok star known for being the daughter of actress Martina Stella. She is frequently featured on her mother's TikTok account and has 370,000 followers and 5 million likes. 

24. Fabio Viviani (1978)

Chef

Chef who appeared on the fifth season of the Bravo culinary program Top Chef.

25. Simone Berti (1985)

Italian Basketball Player

Simone Berti is an Italian professional basketball player who plays for Angelico Biella of the Legadue Basket.

26. Stefano Castellani (1992)

Italian Footballer

Stefano Castellani is an Italian footballer who plays as a striker for Renate on loan from Empoli.

27. Dr. Will Kerby (1973)

Doctor

28. Alessio Sarti (1979)

Italian Footballer

Alessio Sarti is an Italian footballer who as of 2010 without a club.