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| − | Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374) was | + | 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 works to try to find early support for [[humanism]]. | + | Later, humanists cited Petrarch's works to try to find early support for [[humanism]]. |
Revision as of 20:45, May 15, 2007
Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374) was a poet of Florence, who is described by historians as a humanist[Citation Needed]. 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.
Later, humanists cited Petrarch's works to try to find early support for humanism.