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Stjepan Gradić

Stjepan Gradić was a linguist, writer, translator, philosopher, librarian and diplomat (1613–1683). He was born in Dubrovnik and died in Rome.

Also recorded as Stefano Gradi

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Stjepan Gradić

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Biography

The authorities additionally record the heading Stefano Gradi. His recorded languages were Latin, Italian, Greek and French. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

He was the child of Miho Gradić. Other recorded relations include Petar Beneša and Junije Palmotić.

Works recorded as notable number 2: Dissertationes physico-mathematicae quatuor and Stephani Gradii patricii Ragusini de laudibus serenissimae reipublicae Venetae et cladibus patriae suae carmen.

Stjepan Gradić is recorded as linguist, writer, translator, philosopher and librarian.

Stjepan Gradić studied at Pontifical Gregorian University, Collegio Clementino and University of Bologna. Training under Bonaventura Cavalieri and Benedetto Castelli is recorded. The recorded working language is Latin, Italian and Greek.

Positions recorded include Prefect of the Vatican Library.

Works named in the authority record are Dissertationes physico-mathematicae quatuor and Stephani Gradii patricii Ragusini de laudibus serenissimae reipublicae Venetae et cladibus patriae suae carmen.

Stjepan Gradić, Stefano gradi

Stjepan Gradić, Stefano gradi

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Works

  • Dissertationes physico-mathematicae quatuor

  • Stephani Gradii patricii Ragusini de laudibus serenissimae reipublicae Venetae et cladibus patriae suae carmen

  • Septem illvstrivm virorvm poemata

  • Abatis Stephani Gradii ragusini ad consilium rogatorum rei publicae ragusinae epistolae scriptae ab anno 1667 usque ad mortem Gradii

  • Pisma senatu republike dubrovačke od god. Do 1683

  • Spomenica posvećena dubrovačkom polihistoru Stjepanu Gradiću u povodu 300. Obljetnice smrti (1684-1984)

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Life and career

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  1. 1613

    Stjepan Gradić born at Dubrovnik.

  2. 1683

    Stjepan Gradić died at Rome.

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  • Rome
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  • Dubrovnik

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Literature

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  • Metamorfoza Stjepana Gradića o pretvorbi nimfe u noćni cvijet, Latina et Graeca, 2024

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Stjepan Gradić studied at Pontifical Gregorian University, Collegio Clementino and University of Bologna. He trained under Bonaventura Cavalieri and Benedetto Castelli.

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