Domenico Bandini

Domenico Bandini was an Italian humanist who planned an encyclopaedia called Fons memorabilium universi ("The Source of Noteworthy Facts of the Universe") at the beginning of the 15th century. His goal was to provide accurate information on any subject to educated men who lacked books and to offer edifying lessons to guide their lives.1

An encyclopedist is defined as someone who compiles or writes for an encyclopedia. Historically, encyclopaedias have aimed to improve humankind by recording and disseminating knowledge. The development of encyclopaedias has evolved through different stages, from early works focused on specific audiences and Latin as a common language, to later vernacular editions that reflected the interests of a broader, more diverse readership.213