Lorenzo Valla: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Laurentius Vallensis
Born 1407 • Rome • Italy
Died August 1, 1457 (aged 50) • Rome • Italy
Subjects Of Study Donation of Constantine • Latin language • grammar

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