# Antonio Giacomini — Discourses on Livy character guide

> Antonio Giacomini in Discourses on Livy by Niccolò Machiavelli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Antonio

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Florentine military commander who failed to capture Pisa.

## In the story

### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/liii)

Florentine commander who, after promising to take Pisa, failed and fell into discredit with the people despite past services.

### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/liv)

Not directly mentioned; however, the Soderini family is referenced, and Messer Francesco Soderini is the key figure.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/xvi)

Antonio Giacomini is presented as a capable Florentine commander who was neglected during a less dangerous war (siege of Pisa), potentially causing harm to the republic.

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