Franciscus Patricius (Croatian: Franjo Petriš or Frane Petrić, Italian: Francesco Patrizi; 25 April 1529 – 6 February 1597) was a philosopher and scientist from the Republic of Venice, originating from Cres. He was known as a defender of Platonism and an opponent of Aristotelianism.
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25 April 1529 Cres, Republic of Venice (now Croatia)
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6 February 1597 (aged 67) Rome, Papal States (now Italy)
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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