Petrarch (apr 1, 1304 – dec 2, 1374)
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Known as the father of Renaissance Humanism. He lived from 1304-1374 as a cleric and committed his life to humanistic pursuits and careful study of the classics. He resisted writing in the Italian vernacular except for his sonnets, which were composed to his "lady love" who spoke no Latin. He was one of the first writers to talk about the humanists views and gained many readers due to the interest to the topic at the time.
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