Giovanni Francesco Fara

Giovanni Francesco Fara
Born (1543-02-04)February 4, 1543
Sassari
Died 1591
Bosa
Occupation Historian

Giovanni Francesco Fara (February 4, 1543 - 1591) was a Sardinian historian, geographer and clergyman,[1] who wrote in Latin.

Biography

Giovanni Francesco Fara, the son of a solicitor, was born into one of the most illustrious families in Sassari.[2] His early studies were done in Sardinia. He studied law and philosophy at Collegio di Spagna. He also attended the lectures of the jurist Camillo Porzio. He collected information for his writings in Pisa, Florence, Bologna and Rome. He was appointed Archpriest of the Cathedral of Sassari on December 6, 1568.[1] He was appointed Bishop of Bosa in 1591, and died there the same year. His large library was donated to the University of Cagliari.[3]

Works

Fara is considered the "father of Sardinian history."[2]

References

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