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One of the first humanists. Became a famous scholar, teacher, and writer.
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The first European to use a pring press.He used this to print copies of the Bible.
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Famous man of many talents who excelled in architecture, engineering, painting, sculpting, and science. He made many sketches of devices, plants, animals, and skilled paintings.
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Dutch scholar who entered a monastery at a young age, but left to pursue studies of the classics. Wrote The Praise of Folley, in which he riduculed ignorance, superstition, and vice among Christians.
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A historian and diplomat from Florentine. Wrote The Prince, to describe government in the way it really was instend of in terms of lofty ideals.
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German artist famous for hit copper engravings and woodcuts. Also studied the classics and humanism.
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Used wealth to support artists and scholars. Also housed many writers, sculptors, and painters.
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A master of art and painting. Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
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Very popular in Florence, and painted my frescoes. Hired but the pope to help beautifuy the Vatican
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Humanist Thomas More published Utopia. This spoke of corrupted governments and compared life in Europe to an imaginary perfect society.
