Palla Strozzi
Palla Strozzi (* around 1373 in Florence ; † May 8, 1462 in Padua ) was an Italian merchant and humanist .
Life
Strozzi belonged to the famous Florentian merchant family and was interested in humanistic studies. In 1395 he helped bring Manuel Chrysoloras to Florence and then learned Greek from him . A great collector of Greek manuscripts, he made his home in Florence a center of Greek study and opened the city's first public library. When Cosimo de 'Medici returned from his exile, Strozzi was expelled as a supporter of the defeated side (1434).
Strozzi lived in Padua until the end of his life, where he continued to support humanistic projects. He was buried in the church of Santa Maria di Betlemme , where his first wife, Mary, was buried.
Web links
Commons : House of the Strozzi - collection of images, videos and audio files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Strozzi, Palla |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian businessman and humanist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1373 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Florence |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 8, 1462 |
| Place of death | Padua |