Carlo Goldoni

Carlo Goldoni was born to Domenico Goldoni and Monica Callegari in Venice, Republic of Venice, into a family of minor nobility.

At the age of 10, Goldoni is sent to a Jesuit school in Perugia to begin his formal education, marking the start of his intellectual journey.

Goldoni moves to Padua to study law at the University of Padua, but his interest in literature and theater begins to grow, leading him to write his first plays.

Goldoni's first play, 'Amalasunta,' is performed in Venice, marking the beginning of his career as a playwright and setting the stage for his future achievements.

After completing his law studies, Goldoni works as a legal clerk in Chioggia, but continues to write and perform plays, blending his legal and theatrical interests.

Goldoni marries Nicoletta Connio, a woman from a wealthy Venetian family, which helps stabilize his financial situation and provides support for his artistic endeavors.

Goldoni is appointed to the Venetian Theatre Company, where he begins to reform the Italian commedia dell'arte, introducing more realistic and satirical elements to the genre.

Goldoni publishes 'The Innkeeper' (L'Albergatore), a play that showcases his talent for realistic dialogue and character development, earning him critical acclaim.

Goldoni writes 'The Venetian Twins' (I due gemelli veneziani), a comedy that further solidifies his reputation as a master of realistic and satirical theater.

Goldoni is appointed the official playwright for the Teatro San Samuele in Venice, a position that allows him to produce and perform his plays regularly.

Goldoni publishes 'The Servant of Two Masters' (Arlecchino, servitore di due padroni), one of his most famous and enduring works, known for its comedic brilliance and social commentary.

Goldoni and his family move to Paris, where he is appointed the official playwright for the Comédie-Italienne, expanding his influence and audience beyond Italy.

Goldoni publishes his autobiography, 'Mémoires,' in French, providing insights into his life and work, and further enhancing his reputation in France and Europe.

Goldoni, now in his early 60s, retires from active playwriting, focusing on revising and publishing his earlier works and enjoying his status as a respected figure in the theater world.

Goldoni is elected a member of the French Academy, a prestigious honor that recognizes his significant contributions to literature and theater in Europe.

Carlo Goldoni dies in Paris at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential playwrights of the 18th century, known for his reform of comedy and realistic plays.