Petrarch (jan 1, 1303 – jul 18, 1374)
Description:
Francesco Petrarca, whose anglicized name is Petrarch, was born on July 20, 1304, in Arezzo, Tuscany (modern day Italy). With his family, he moved to Avignon, France, as a child. In France, Petrarch studied law. He also had a passion for literature, particularly that of ancient Greece and Rome.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1303
jul 18, 1374
~ 71 years