Poggio Bracciolini
Italian scholar and translator of classics
Born
February 11th, 1380
645 years ago
Died
October 30th, 1459
565 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Born in 1380, a prominent Italian scholar and translator, contributed significantly to the recovery of classical texts during the Renaissance. Worked in various capacities in the papal court and served as a notary for Pope John XXIII. Translated and preserved many manuscripts of ancient Roman literature, aiding in the revival of the classics. Played a key role in the intellectual movement that emphasized the value of classical antiquity and humanism.
Recovered and preserved classical texts
Translated 'De Rerum Natura' by Lucretius
Actively engaged in the humanist movement
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