Marsilio Ficino

Summary

Marsilio Ficino is a human^[1]. He was born in Figline Valdarno^[2]. He was born on October 19, 1433^[3]. He died in Villa Medici at Careggi^[4]. He died on October 1, 1499^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], translator^[7], cleric^[8], astrologer^[9], and poet^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,327 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Marsilio Ficino was born in Figline Valdarno^[2].
• Marsilio Ficino passed away in Villa Medici at Careggi^[4].
• Marsilio Ficino was born on October 19, 1433^[3].
• Marsilio Ficino died on October 1, 1499^[5].
• Marsilio Ficino held citizenship in Republic of Florence^[12].
• Marsilio Ficino worked as a philosopher^[6].
• Marsilio Ficino's professions included translator^[7].
• Marsilio Ficino worked as a cleric^[8].
• Marsilio Ficino's professions included astrologer^[9].
• Marsilio Ficino's professions included poet^[10].
• Marsilio Ficino worked as a writer^[13].
• Marsilio Ficino's field of work was philosophy^[14].
• Marsilio Ficino held the position of bishop^[15].
• Marsilio Ficino's education included a stint at University of Pisa^[16].
• Marsilio Ficino was educated at University of Florence^[17].
• A notable student of Marsilio Ficino was Lorenzo de' Medici^[18].
• A notable student of Marsilio Ficino was Agnolo Poliziano^[19].
• Marsilio Ficino's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[20].
• Marsilio Ficino is recorded as male^[21].
• Marsilio Ficino's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Marsilio Ficino's Commons category is recorded as Marsilio Ficino^[23].
• Marsilio Ficino's given name is recorded as Marsilio^[24].
• Marsilio Ficino's work location is recorded as Florence^[25].
• Marsilio Ficino studied under Gemistus Pletho^[26].
• Marsilio Ficino studied under John Argyropoulos^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Figline Valdarno^[2], Marsilio Ficino… he was born on October 19, 1433^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pisa^[16], a public university^[28], in Italy^[29], founded in 1343^[30], headquartered in Pisa^[31] and University of Florence^[17], a university^[32], in Italy^[33], founded in 1321^[34], headquartered in Florence^[35]. Studied under Gemistus Pletho^[26], a philosopher^[36], 1355–1452^[37], of Byzantine Empire^[38], specialised in philosophy^[39] and John Argyropoulos^[27], a writer^[40], 1415–1487^[41], of Byzantine Empire^[42], specialised in modern Greek philosophy^[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], translator^[7], cleric^[8], astrologer^[9], poet^[10], and writer^[13]. Marsilio Ficino's field of work was philosophy^[14]. He held the position of bishop^[15]. Notable students include Lorenzo de' Medici^[18], a politician^[44], 1449–1492^[45], of Republic of Florence^[46], specialised in politics^[47] and Agnolo Poliziano^[19], a poet^[48], 1454–1494^[49], of Republic of Siena^[50].

Personal Life

Marsilio Ficino's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[20].

Death and Burial

Marsilio Ficino died on October 1, 1499^[5]. He died in Villa Medici at Careggi^[4].

Why It Matters

Marsilio Ficino ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,327 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

He has been cited as an influence by Giordano Bruno^[53], an astronomer^[54], 1548–1600^[55], of Kingdom of Naples^[56], specialised in philosophy^[57].

Works attributed to him include Poimandres^[58], a literary work^[59]; Platonic Theology^[60], a literary work^[61]; and De vita libri tres^[62], a written work^[63].

FAQs

Where was Marsilio Ficino born?

Marsilio Ficino was born in Figline Valdarno^[2].

Where did Marsilio Ficino die?

Marsilio Ficino passed away in Villa Medici at Careggi^[4].

What did Marsilio Ficino do for work?

Marsilio Ficino worked as philosopher^[6], translator^[7], cleric^[8], astrologer^[9], and poet^[10].

Where did Marsilio Ficino go to school?

Marsilio Ficino was educated at University of Pisa^[16] and University of Florence^[17].

Who did Marsilio Ficino influence?

Marsilio Ficino has been cited as an influence by Giordano Bruno^[53].