Ippolito Galantini (14 October 1565 – 20 March 1619) was an Italian Roman Catholic and the founder of the Congregation of Christian Doctrine. Galantini became a noted educator in Florence and Pope Leo XI - an associate of his - dubbed Galantini as the "Apostle of Florence" due to his activism in educational affairs. He was subject to malicious attacks - even one failed assassination attempt - and was once accused of harboring heretical views though was exonerated from all charges.
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1565 Florence, Duchy of Florence
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1619 (aged 53) Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
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