Annio da Viterbo
Italian historian and scholar
Born
1432
594 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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A prominent Italian historian and scholar, contributed extensively to the study of history and antiquities. Worked as a friar and served as the prior of the Franciscan community in Viterbo. Authored several historical works and sought to revive the ancient history of Italy through the collection of documents and inscriptions. Engaged with the scholarly community and influenced Renaissance thought.
Published 'Antiquitates Italicae' highlighting Italian history
Collected ancient texts and inscriptions
Influenced Renaissance historiography
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