Petrarch (20 jul 1304 año – 18 jul 1374 año)

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Petrarch was born in Arezzo, a town near Florence. He moved about but eventually settled in Avignon once his father was banished from Florence. He was named one of the greatest scholars and was a model for Renaissance humanists, studying the influence of Classical authors. His poetry also inspired the formation of lyric poetry.