Megliore degli Abati

Megliore degli Abati (Italian pronunciation: [meʎˈʎoːre deʎʎ aˈbaːti]) was an Italian poet^[1] from 13th century Florence.^[2] He was a friend of the poet Guittone d'Arezzo. He is said to have been fluent in Provençal. He was considered to be one of the first poets who wrote in the vernacular.^[3]