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Girolamo Donato, Velence szószólója, költő és filozófus
Girolamo Donato, Venetian Advocate, Poet and Philosopher

Author(s): Monika Frazer-Imregh
Subject(s): History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, 13th to 14th Centuries, 16th Century
Published by: Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem
Keywords: Girolamo Donato; humanists; history of Venice

Summary/Abstract: This paper outlines the career of the humanist Girolamo Donato (1456–1511). It briefly presents his political activities for the Republic of Venice, his various leadership positions and legations, and the pinnacle of his career: his key role in the creation of the League of Venice (1511). Next, the article describes his poetic, philosophical, theological works and translations. Finally, it gives an account on his scholar friends and his reputation among the humanists as well as his posthumous fame.

  • Issue Year: XIII/2021
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 63-68
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Hungarian