About John Chrysoloras
Lived 1360 – 1422 (aged 61–62). John Chrysoloras was a Byzantine diplomat, renaissance humanist and philologist.
John Chrysoloras was a relative of Manuel Chrysoloras, (variously described as his nephew, brother or son) who like him had studied and taught at Constantinople and then migrated to Italy. There he was influential in spreading Greek letters in the West. He married Manfredina Doria, daughter of Hilario Doria. He was a patron and teacher of fellow Renaissance humanist Francesco Filelfo, who married his daughter Theodora (d.1441/1442). One of their daughters, Theodora, married Francis Filelfos.
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Who was John Chrysoloras?
Greek humanist
When was John Chrysoloras born?
John Chrysoloras was born on 8 July 1360.
When did John Chrysoloras die?
John Chrysoloras died in 1422 in Constantinople.
What was John Chrysoloras's occupation?
John Chrysoloras was a diplomat, renaissance humanist and philologist.
What nationality was John Chrysoloras?
John Chrysoloras was Byzantine.
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