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Lorenzo Bonincontri

1410 – 1491

Italian astrologer and humanist

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About Lorenzo Bonincontri

Lived 1410 – 1491 (aged 80–81). Lorenzo Bonincontri was an Italian astrologer and humanist.

Lorenzo Bonincontri, or Bonincontro, Latinized as Laurentius Bonincontrius (23 February 1410 - 1491), was an Italian astrologer, humanist and historian of the 15th century.

Life He was born in 1410 in San Miniato.

He probably died in 1491 in Rome.

Works Rerum naturalium libri, Naples, 1469–1472. Poem in Latin hexameters. De rebus coelestibus, aureum opusculum, 1472–1475. Poem in three books of filosofic-astrologic topic dedicated to Ferdinand II of Aragon. De rebus coelestibus, Gaurico, Venice, 1526

Chronicon (chronicle from 903 to 1458) De ortu Regum Neapolitanorum (or Historia utriusque Siciliae), in 10 books, Florence, 1739–1740. History of the kings of Naples and Sicily.

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Important facts

Born
23 February 1410, San Miniato
Birth century
15th century
Died
1491, Rome
Occupation
Astrologer, humanist
Nationality
Republic of Florence
Awards
Poet's Crown
Also known as
Lorenzo Bonincontro, Laurentius Bonincontrius, Lorenzo Buonincontro, Laurentius Bonincontrus, Lorenzo Buonincóntro

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lorenzo Bonincontri?

Italian astrologer and humanist (1410-1491)

When was Lorenzo Bonincontri born?

Lorenzo Bonincontri was born on 23 February 1410 in San Miniato.

When did Lorenzo Bonincontri die?

Lorenzo Bonincontri died in 1491 in Rome.

What was Lorenzo Bonincontri's occupation?

Lorenzo Bonincontri was an astrologer and humanist.

What nationality was Lorenzo Bonincontri?

Lorenzo Bonincontri was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lorenzo Bonincontri

· Wikidata: Q11933911

· DBpedia: Lorenzo Bonincontri

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