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Stanislaw IlowskiPolish scientist of the 16th century.
Country:
 Poland |
Content:
- 16th-Century Polish Scholar
- Education and Legal Career
- Ecclesiastical Appointment and Canonry
- Translation Work
- - Speeches of Synesius (Venice, 1543; 3rd edition 1633)
16th-Century Polish Scholar
A distinguished scholar of the 16th century, this Polish academic made significant contributions to the fields of law and translation.
Education and Legal Career
In 1565, he earned a doctorate in law from the University of Bologna. During his time there, he published a series of speeches entitled "De laudibus Jurisprudentiae."
Ecclesiastical Appointment and Canonry
Following his academic achievements, he became a canon of the Płock Cathedral.
Translation Work
Renowned for his mastery of Greek, the scholar dedicated his efforts to translating a wide range of works from the Greek language into Latin. These translations included:
- Speeches of Synesius (Venice, 1543; 3rd edition 1633)
- Works of Dionysius of Halicarnassus (Paris, 1556)- Writings of Saint Basil (Venice, 1664)
Other translated works, including Saint Basil's theological treatises, were published in Frankfurt with the original Greek text (1598 and 1611).
