Lorenzo Valla

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Lorenzo Valla

Philosophy

#2919

Historical Rank

Logic

#4654

Historical Rank

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• Philosophy

Lorenzo Valla's Degrees

• Bachelors Liberal Arts University of Pavia
• Doctorate Theology University of Pavia

Why Is Lorenzo Valla Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Lorenzo Valla was an Italian Renaissance humanist, rhetorician, educator and scholar. He is best known for his historical-critical textual analysis that proved that the Donation of Constantine was a forgery, therefore attacking and undermining the presumption of temporal power claimed by the papacy. Lorenzo is sometimes seen as a precursor of the Reformation.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Lorenzo Valla?

Lorenzo Valla is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Pavia