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Gian Giorgio Trissino

(1478–1550) Poet Republic of Venice

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Gian Giorgio Trissino was a poet from the Republic of Venice.

Quick Facts About Gian Giorgio Trissino

Born
July 8, 1478
Died
December 8, 1550
Nationality
Republic of Venice
Profession
Poet
Known for
Sofonisba, L'Italia liberata dai Goti

About Gian Giorgio Trissino

Gian Giorgio Trissino, also called Giovan Giorgio Trissino and self-styled as Giovan Giꞷrgio Trissino, was a Venetian Renaissance humanist, poet, dramatist, diplomat, grammarian, linguist, and philosopher. He first proposed adding letters to the Italian alphabet to distinguish J from I, and V from U.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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