Francesco Robortello

Francesco Robortello
Born9 September 1516 
Udine, Republic of Venice
Died18 March 1567  (aged 50)
Padua, Republic of Venice
NationalityItalian
OccupationUniversity teacher, Renaissance humanist, editor 
MovementRenaissance

Francesco Robortello (Latin: Franciscus Robortellus; 1516–1567) was a Renaissance humanist, nicknamed Canis grammaticus ("the grammatical dog") for his confrontational and demanding manner.

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