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Gaetano De Sanctis

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Italian historian and politician (1870-1957)

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Gaetano De Sanctis was an Italian ancient historian, classicist and lifetime senator (1950-1957). As the collection of his 'scritti minori' illustrates, his scope of scholarship ranged from Homer down to the Byzantine Empire. He was the influential teacher of Arnaldo Momigliano.

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1937Serena Medal
1935doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris

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Gaetano De Sanctis was an Italian ancient historian, classicist and lifetime senator (1950-1957). As the collection of his 'scritti minori' illustrates, his scope of scholarship ranged from Homer down to the Byzantine Empire. He was the influential teacher of Arnaldo Momigliano. His work 'Storia dei Romani' could be considered a monumental work.

Country
Italy
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1870 to 1957 · aged 86
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12 languages

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