Guillaume Fichet
French scholar and educator
Born
September 21st, 1433
591 years ago
Died
1480
545 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Fichet contributed significantly to the field of education during the Renaissance. He became a prominent figure in the establishment of the Collège de la Sorbonne in Paris, which served as a pivotal institution for higher learning. Fichet was an advocate for the use of the printing press to enhance the dissemination of knowledge, promoting the production of texts in multiple languages. His scholarship included the study of classical texts and the introduction of new educational methodologies that influenced teaching practices across Europe.
Established the Collège de la Sorbonne
Promoted the use of the printing press in education
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