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Basilios Bessarion

Basilios Bessarion (1403–1472) was a diplomat, catholic priest and philosopher.

Also recorded as Nicolaus Bessarion; Basilius Bessarion; Basileios Bessarion; Cardinal Bessarion; Bassilios Bessarion; Cardinal Bēssariōn.

Overview

Born at Trabzon in 1403, died at Ravenna in 1472.

In detail

training under Gemistus Pletho and John Chortasmenos is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin, Italian and Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is politics, Christian Church and theology.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Byzantine Empire. Positions recorded include Dean of the College of Cardinals and Catholic archbishop.

Works named in the authority record are In calumniatorem Platonis.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Bessarion”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q299446: Basilios Bessarion

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