Giles of Viterbo

Giles of Viterbo (1469–1532) was a philosopher, catholic priest and poet.

Also recorded as Egidio da Viterbo; Egidio Antonini; Aegidius da Viterbo; Egidio Canisio; Cardinal Egidio da Viterbo; Giles Antonini.

Overview

Born at Viterbo in 1469, died at Rome in 1532.

In detail

training under Marsilio Ficino is recorded. the recorded working language is Italian and Latin.

The field of work recorded is theology, philosophy and renaissance humanism.

Positions recorded include cardinal and diocesan bishop.

Sources

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    “Giles of Viterbo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q380652: Giles of Viterbo

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