Marsilio Ficino

Marsilio Ficino (1433–1499) was a philosopher, translator and cleric.

Also recorded as Marsille Ficin; Marsiglio Ficino; Marsillio Ficino; Marsilius Feghinensis; Marcilio Ficino; Marsiglio Ficini.

Overview

Born at Figline Valdarno in 1433, died at Villa Medici at Careggi in 1499.

In detail

Marsilio Ficino studied at University of Pisa and University of Florence. training under Gemistus Pletho and John Argyropoulos is recorded. Lorenzo de' Medici and Agnolo Poliziano are recorded as having studied under Marsilio Ficino. the recorded working language is Latin and Italian.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Florence. Positions recorded include bishop.

Sources

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

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    “Marsilio Ficino”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q192374: Marsilio Ficino

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