Francesco Datini

Francesco Datini
Francesco Datini, detail of Madonna del Ceppo, 1452-1453, by Filippo Lippi, tempera on wood, 187x120
Bornc.1335
Died(1410-08-16)16 August 1410
Prato, Republic of Florence
Resting placeSan Francesco, Prato
43°52′45″N 11°05′49″E / 43.87917°N 11.09694°E / 43.87917; 11.09694
OccupationMerchant
Known forhaving 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.