Petrarch Flashcards
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What was Petrarch’s family background
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His was father was in government. The family friend was Dante. His youth was unstable.
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Where was Petrarch born?
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Florence
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Did what Petrarch do differ from what was expected of him?
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Yes. His dad wanted him to be a lawyer
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What were Petrarch’s obstacles to overcome?
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His parents died. He didn’t like being a lawyer. He became a writer.
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What were Petrarch’s special skills?
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He was a greater writer, and poet. He was a master of the Latin language.
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What were Petrarch’s accomplisments?
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He was a Poet Laureate. He wrote As famous Sonnet. His books influenced other poets
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Who were his famous friends?
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The writers Dante and Boccaccio. His love was Laura
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How did Petrarch die
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At age 70 he died at his desk writing.
