About Giovanni Cataldo Parisio
Lived 1455 – 1517 (aged 61–62). Giovanni Cataldo Parisio was a writer, politician, poet and humanist, known for Humanism and Portugal.
Giovanni Cataldo Parisio, commonly known as Cataldo Parisio or Cataldo Siculo, (c. 1455 in Palermo or Sciacca – 1517 in Lisbon ) was a Sicilian humanist, writer and diplomat. He introduced the humanist culture in Portugal and became the secretary of king John II of Portugal for writing Latin missives to popes, kings, and princes among others.
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Who was Giovanni Cataldo Parisio?
Italian writer and politician
When was Giovanni Cataldo Parisio born?
Giovanni Cataldo Parisio was born in 1455 in Palermo.
When did Giovanni Cataldo Parisio die?
Giovanni Cataldo Parisio died in 1517 in Lisbon.
What was Giovanni Cataldo Parisio's occupation?
Giovanni Cataldo Parisio was a writer, politician, poet and humanist.
What was Giovanni Cataldo Parisio known for?
Giovanni Cataldo Parisio was known for Humanism and Portugal.
What nationality was Giovanni Cataldo Parisio?
Giovanni Cataldo Parisio's recorded nationality: Sicily.
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