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Petrarch

Born

circa 17th century, Venice, Republic of Venice

Died

Unknown

Spouse

Unknown

Children

Unknown

Influenced

Secular humanism • Roman culture • Literature

Key Themes

Love • Nature • Self-reflection

Citizenship

Republic of Venice

Notable For

Establishment of secular humanism in Venice • Rejection of organized religion

Occupations

Philosopher • Poet • Reformer

Significant Works

Sonnets • Epistles

Religious Affiliation

Irreligion

Literary Contributions

Development of modern Western romantic literature

Petrarch