Matteo Bandello
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1485–1561
- Country
- France
Updated September 2026
About Matteo Bandello
Matteo Bandello was an Italian writer, soldier, Dominican friar and bishop, best known for his novellas. His collection of 214 novellas made him the most popular short-story writer of his day.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.