Antonio Beccadelli (poet)
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Antonio Beccadelli (1394–1471), called Il Panormita (poetic form meaning "The Palermitan"), was an Italian poet, canon lawyer, scholar, diplomat, and chronicler. He generally wrote in Latin. Born in Palermo, he was the eldest son of the merchant Enrico di Vannino Beccadelli, who had played an active role in Sicilian politics, serving as Praetor of Palermo in 1393.
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Born | 1394 (1394) Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
Died | January 1471 (aged 76–77) Naples, Italy |
Occupation | Poet, scholar, diplomat, chronicler |
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He helped his father with his business until he became consumed with enthusiasm for humanistic studies.