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Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374) was a poet of [[Florence]], who is described by historians as a humanist{{fact}}.  However, he was also a devout Christian who saw no conflict between religious faith and fully developing man's potential.   

'''Francesco Petrarch''' (1304-1374) was a poet of [[Florence]], who is described by historians as a humanist{{fact}}.  However, he was also a devout [[Christian]] who saw no conflict between religious faith and fully developing man's potential.   

Petrarch wrote in Latin rather than the Italian vernacular and, being a bit of character, wrote a few letters to [[Virgil]] and [[Cicero]] of Ancient Rome (who of course did not respond!).  Petrarch also wrote romantic poems about a woman named "Laura" based on merely seeing her once in church.   

Petrarch wrote in [[Latin]] rather than the [[Italian]] vernacular and, being a bit of character, wrote a few letters to [[Virgil]] and [[Cicero]] of Ancient [[Rome]] (who of course did not respond!).  Petrarch also wrote romantic poems about a woman named "Laura" based on merely seeing her once in church.   

Later, humanists cited Petrarch's works to try to find early support for [[humanism]].

Later, humanists cited Petrarch's works to try to find early support for [[humanism]].