Francesco Datini
| Francesco Datini | |
|---|---|
| Francesco Datini, detail of Madonna del Ceppo, 1452-1453, by Filippo Lippi, tempera on wood, 187x120 | |
| Born | c. 1335 | 
| Died | 16 August 1410 Prato, Republic of Florence | 
| Resting place | San Francesco, Prato 43°52′45″N 11°05′49″E / 43.87917°N 11.09694°E | 
| Occupation | Merchant | 
| Known for | having implemented the first partnership system in business | 
| Spouse | Margherita di Domenico Bandini  (m. 1376) | 
| Parent(s) | Marco Datini and Vermiglia Datini | 
Francesco di Marco Datini (c. 1335 – 16 August 1410) was an Italian merchant born in Prato. Datini is notable for having implemented the first partnership system in business in 1383.