Niccolò Perotti
Humanist scholar and translator
Born
1429
597 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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A prominent humanist scholar, contributed significantly to the revival of classical texts and literature during the Renaissance. Perotti was educated in humanist traditions and became a respected figure in the scholarly community. His works focused on the study and translation of classical authors, promoting the works of Cicero and other Roman writers. He was also instrumental in the development of language studies, particularly Latin. His dedication to education and scholarship laid important foundations for future generations of humanists.
Authored 'Cornucopia', a Latin dictionary
Translated classical texts, notably Cicero
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