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Alexander AlexandreItalian lawyer and archaeologist.
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Content:
- Alessandro Alessandri: Italian Jurist and Archaeologist
- "Dies Geniales": A Classical Masterpiece
- Later Career and Legacy
- Death and Legacy
Alessandro Alessandri: Italian Jurist and Archaeologist
Early Life and EducationAlessandro Alessandri was born in 1461 in the city of Naples, Italy. He received a legal education there and became an advocate, practicing law in the city.
"Dies Geniales": A Classical Masterpiece
Alessandri's most significant work was "Dies Geniales" (Pleasant Days), published in Rome in 1522. Inspired by Aulus Gellius' "Noctes Atticae," Alessandri presented discussions on various topics from classical antiquity, engaging with learned companions in a conversational format.
Later Career and Legacy
Alessandri held the prestigious position of Neapolitan Protonotary and served as an archaeologist. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient history and culture.
Death and Legacy
Alessandri passed away on October 2, 1523, in the city of Rome. As a prominent Italian jurist and archaeologist, his work continues to be consulted and admired by scholars today.
