Guarino of Verona

Guarino Veronese, also known as Guarino da Verona, was born in 1374 in Verona, Italy. He was a prominent Italian classical scholar, humanist, and translator of ancient Greek texts during the Renaissance. He studied under Manuel Chrysoloras in Florence and Venice, becoming one of his most loyal pupils. After returning to Italy, he taught Greek in Verona, Venice, and Florence. In 1436, he became a professor of Greek in Ferrara under the patronage of Leonello, Marquis of Este. His teaching attracted many students from Italy and other parts of Europe. From 1438, he also served as an interpreter for Byzantine participants at the Councils of Ferrara and Florence. Guarino was influenced by the Byzantine scholar Gemistus Pletho. He died in Ferrara on December 14, 1460. His notable works include translations of Strabo and Plutarch's Lives, a grammar compendium, and commentaries on classical texts. The layout of the Studiolo of the Palazzo Belfiore is also attributed to him. He corresponded with the humanist Isotta Nogarola.