Bessarion: Quick Facts


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Also Known As John Bessarion • Basilius Bessarion • Basil Bessarion • Johannes Bessarion
Born January 2, 1403
Died November 18, 1472 (aged 69) • Ravenna • Italy • (Anniversary in 5 days)
Notable Works “In calumniatorem Platonis”
Subjects Of Study Greek literature • Platonism

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