Francesco Petrarch

important dates

• born on July 20th 1304
• Died July 19th 1374 at age 69

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS.

• He owned the first library
• His letters were shared through out all public libraries as time went on
• His letters were very important to writers because it showed them new ways to write. And would be a significant help in the future

BELIEFS, INTERESTS, AND FEELINGS

• Loves literature
• He was interested in the subject of law
• He did not like dishonest people

QUOTES

• “Books have led some to learning and others to madness”

HOW HE SHOWED HUMANISM THROUGH HIS WORK

• Petrarch should humanism through his letters... It didn't help get him to heaven but it showed other artists how to write letters and books in a more humanistic way.