Iovianus Pontanus

Iovianus Pontanus (1426–1503) was a politician, poet and humanist.

Also recorded as Giovanni Gioviano Pontano; Giovanni Pontano.

Overview

Born at Cerreto di Spoleto in 1426, died at Naples in 1503.

In detail

training under Antonio Beccadelli is recorded. Jacopo Sannazaro, Antonio de Ferraris and Giuniano Maio are recorded as having studied under Iovianus Pontanus. the recorded working language is Latin.

Sources

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“Giovanni Pontano”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q714946: Iovianus Pontanus
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