Janus Lascaris

Janus Lascaris (1445–1534) was a writer, diplomat and philologist.

Also recorded as Iōannēs Laskaris; Ianos Laskaris.

Janus Lascaris in brief

Born
1445
Died
1534
Known for
writer,diplomat,philologist
Place of birth
Constantinople

Overview

Born at Constantinople in 1445, died at Rome in 1534.

In detail

Janus Lascaris studied at University of Padua. Andrea Alciato, Germain de Brie and Theophilus Chalcondylas are recorded as having studied under Janus Lascaris. the recorded working language is Latin.

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