Pietro Bembo
Italian cardinal and humanist scholar
Born
May 20th, 1470
555 years ago
Died
January 18th, 1547
478 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Served as a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church and contributed significantly to the fields of poetry and literary theory during the Renaissance. His works expressed a deep appreciation for classical literature and language. Bembo's most notable work, 'Prose della volgar lingua,' influenced the development of the Italian language and established the Tuscan dialect as the standard for Italian literature. He was also involved in the promotion of the works of prominent authors and played a key role in the revival of Latin and Greek literature in Europe.
Authored 'Prose della volgar lingua'
Promoted the Tuscan dialect in literature
Contributed to the Renaissance literary movement
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