Petrarch (feb 27, 1304 – dec 17, 1374)
Description:
Petrarch is known as the earliest known Italian Humanist. He discovered Cicero's letters which are thought to have been the initiator for the Italian Rennaissance. He also developed the term the "Dark Ages" to describe the Medieval era.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 27, 1304
dec 17, 1374
~ 70 years