Flavio Biondo

Italian historian and author of history texts

Flavio Biondo - Italian historian and author of history texts
Born

1392
633 years ago

Died

June 4th, 1463
562 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

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Born in Italy, a prominent historian and author contributed significantly to historiography during the Renaissance. Authored several influential works, including 'Italia Illustrata', which provided a systematic account of Italian history from ancient times to the Renaissance. Developed the method of critical examination of sources and emphasized the importance of documenting historical facts. His approaches to history influenced later historians and helped lay the groundwork for modern historical writing.

Authored 'Italia Illustrata'

Pioneered critical historiography

Documented Italian history systematically

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