petrarch

petrarch was born

Jul 20, 1304

Petrarch was born on July 20, 1304, in Arezzo, Italy. The Petrarch family was not rich or wealthy. His family were devoted Christians.

Petrarch schooling

1316

Petrach started school when he was 12 at the University of Montpellier. He would study written literature there. 4 years later, he switched schools to the University of Bologna. After school he would go on to become a poet.

Petrarch becomes a cleric

1326

In 1326 Petrarch became a cleric. At the church Avignon church of Saint Claire. Petrarch provided financial support and opportunities for travel and research. He used this job for his poetry career.

dads death

1326

Petrarch abandoned his law studies and pursued his interests after his dad died. He returned to Avignon, were he lived a free life. He got a scholarship there were he made a name for himself.

Petrarca first book

1342

Petrarca started writing his first book in 1342. He ended up finishing the book in 1353. The title of the book was My Secret Book. The book was about suffering, desire,, fear, and joy.

de vita solitaria

1346

De Vita Solitaria was written in 1346. It was a book on his religious and political stance. He was highly influenced by Cicero on his ideas. Through the books he wrote he was highly in fluenced by Cicero.

death

Jul 19, 1374

Petrarch died on July 19, 1374, at the age of 69. He died in Arquà Petrarca. He lived a long life for that time period, the average male would live to about 31 years old.