Nicolò Gallo (Agrigento, 10 August 1849 – Rome, 7 March 1907) was an Italian politician of the historical Left.

He studied law at the University of Palermo, graduating with top marks and embarking on a legal career.

As well as being a lawyer Gallo had a strong interest in literature, composing poems, tragedies and critical essays.

As a young man he wrote patriotic poems and theater productions, including the play Cola di Rienzo.

[3][4] A friend and follower of Giuseppe Zanardelli, he entered the fourth di Rudinì government as Minister of Public Education (December 1897-June 1898).